Barbie - Ordinary Level - Leaving Certificate Comparative

Main Features of the Barbie Movie Comparative Study Resource:

Aimed specifically at Ordinary Level students for the Leaving Certificate

Focus on three comparative study modes: Relationships, Social Setting, Hero/Heroine/Villain

Overview includes a plot summary, themes, cast details, reception, and target audience insights

Detailed plot synopsis to refresh students’ memory or support those who may not have watched the film closely

Comprehension questions (20 in total) for students to answer while watching the film, with a teacher answer key included

Group discussion questions (12) designed for small groups, encouraging higher-order thinking and class presentations

Key quotes from the film, along with Gloria’s Monologue, allowing for annotation and analysis

Comparative modes:

Social Setting: Includes four sample answers and three student questions

Relationships: Explores Barbie & Ken, Gloria & Sasha, with four sample answers and four student questions

Hero, Heroine, and Villain: Focus on Barbie and Ken/patriarchy, with sample answers and questions for students

Student note pages: Colourful, interactive pages for students to jot down their own notes on the key modes

Comparison table for students to record keywords and notes across all three texts and modes

This resource is engaging, accessible, and designed to deepen student understanding of Barbie within the comparative study framework.