1. YEAR 9 PSD: In the news. L/Q: Do celebrities do anything valuable?

2. Before you watch this clip….. http://www.videojug.com/interview/the-obsession-with-celebrities-2

3. In your books… The following slides show pictures of people who were/are famous. Write down his/her name and the reason for their being famous.

4. Who and why? Jedward : The vocally challenged X Factor twins - John and Edward Grimes – Famous or not famous?

5. Who and why? Kerry KatonaSinger ?TV personality ?Famous/not famous?

6. Who and why? Charles Dickens.NovelistWriter of 34 novels.Famous/not famous?

7. Who and why? Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster.Writer and Artist behind Superman.Famous/not famous?

8. Who and why? Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez. Singers ?Actors? Famous/not famous?

9. Who and why? Pele Footballer. Voted the greatest of all time. Famous/not famous?

10. Who and why? Alexander Fleming. Discoverer of penicillin. Famous/not famous?

11. Class question…. Is there a difference between a….. CelebrityFamous person ?

12. With your neighbour discuss the following questions. Make a note of your answers in YOUR BOOKS. Do you think all celebrities are talented? What do you think are the downsides to being a celebrity? Why are so many people obsessed with celebrities? Which celebrities would you invite to your birthday party and why? Would you see your friends often if you became a world celebrity? Have you ever met any celebrities? Do you like reading about celebrities in magazines, online etc? Are there any celebrities you hate the sight of? YOU HAVE 10 minutes for this !

13. FEEDBACK TO THE CLASS.

14. Do celebrities do anything valuable? Firstly, spend a few minutes jotting down your ideas about this question. When your teacher tells you, explain your answer to your partner. Who thinks they have the most interesting answer to this question?

15. Sum it up… What do you personally feel about the world of “celebrities” ? Are they a waste of time?What value do they give us? What would you put on a T-shirt to show your opinion?