GROUP 1 

: beauty pageant ad

• Discuss the following document with your group and jot down key ideas.
(be prolific ! Use verbs / adjectives / expressions etc…, so as to comment on it)

• Think of the representation of women / girls for example.

• Get ready to introduce the document and share your ideas with the class.

• You must use one compound adjective minimum in your recap to the class
(compound adjective = adj - noun-ed )

Tool box: a beauty pageant = a beauty contest / a contestant / a beauty queen / beauty standards 
 GROUP 2 : ‘Barbie’, by Andie Warhol

• Discuss the following document with your group and jot down key ideas.
(be prolific ! Use verbs / adjectives / expressions etc…, so as to comment on it)

• Think of the representation of women / girls for example.

• Get ready to introduce the document and share your ideas with the class.

• You must use one compound adjective minimum in your recap to the class
(compound adjective = adj - noun-ed )

“Barbie”, Andy Warhol, 1986

Tool box: wear make-up / be put together / a blowdry (hair) / a portrait

 GROUP 3 : Barbie doll video

• Watch and discuss the following video with your group and jot down key ideas.
(be prolific ! Use verbs / adjectives / expressions etc…, so as to comment on it)

• Think of the representation of women / girls for example.

• Get ready to introduce the document and share your ideas with the class.

• You must use one compound adjective minimum in your recap to the class
(compound adjective = adj - noun-ed )

Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzqCSyRtryc

Tool box :
body proportions/ measurements /
distorted = false =unrealistic /
a doll-maker /
iconic /
sold worldwide = international bestseller
a store brand = a trade mark
 GROUP 4 : ‘Barbie girl’ song lyrics

• Discuss the following document with your group and jot down key ideas.
(be prolific ! Use verbs / adjectives / expressions etc…, so as to comment on it)

• Think of the representation of women / girls for example.

• Get ready to introduce the document and share your ideas with the class.

• You must use one compound adjective minimum in your recap to the class
(compound adjective = adj - noun-ed )

BARBIE GIRL, AQUA, 1997 [beginning of the song]

Hiya, Barbie
Hi, Ken
You want to go for a ride?
Sure, Ken
Jump in
I'm a Barbie girl in a Barbie world
Life in plastic, it's fantastic
You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere
Imagination, life is your creation
Come on, Barbie, let's go party
I'm a Barbie girl in a Barbie world
Life in plastic, it's fantastic
You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere
Imagination, life is your creation
I'm a blond bimbo girl in a fantasy world
Dress me up, make it tight, I'm your dolly
You're my doll, rock'n'roll, feel the glamour in pink …
 

Tool box :
tell the story of… /
a bimbo /
make it tight = compress, stretch it /
take someone for a ride= give a lift to someone = bring someone in your car
 
 
GROUP 5 : Miss America

• Discuss the following document with your group and jot down key ideas.
(be prolific ! Use verbs / adjectives / expressions etc…, so as to comment on it)

• Think of the representation of women / girls for example.

 • Get ready to introduce the document and share your ideas with the class.

• You must use one compound adjective minimum in your recap to the class
(compound adjective = adj - noun-ed )

 
 

Tool box :
a beauty pageant = a beauty contest / a contestant / a beauty queen / to look alike= to look the same /
a blowdry (hair)
an evening gown = a long evening dress
 

GROUP 6 : Playing Barbie

• Discuss the following document with your group and jot down key ideas.
(be prolific ! Use verbs / adjectives / expressions etc…, so as to comment on it)

• Think of the representation of women / girls for example.

 • Get ready to introduce the document and share your ideas with the class.

• You must use one compound adjective minimum in your recap to the class
(compound adjective = adj - noun-ed )

Tool box :
compare oneself with /
average = standard / chubby = plump (= a little fat) 
body esteem / confidence = to be confident = to have self-esteem 
leotard = gym/dance suit