Worksheet 7

Worksheet 7: Gimmicks and Catchphrases

Aim: To explore the importance of gimmicks and catchphrases.

 

Who said:

You are the weakest link. Goodbye? Weakest Link

Would you like to phone a friend, ask the audience or 50/50? Who wants to be a Millionaire

I’ve started so I’ll finish Mastermind

Start the Clock Countdown

What’s the scores on the doors? The Generation Game

They think it’s all over – it is now. They think it’s all over now

Is that your final answer? Who wants to be a Millionaire

Tell us your name and where you come from Cilla Black

Can I have a P please Bob? Blockbusters

What is the appeal of catchphrases?

 

To get the target audience to remember what the show is as they know the catchphrase

 
What is the gimmick:

 

A trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or trade

 

Come up with a gimmick

 

Can you hit the back of the net?

It’s your turn to shine

 

What does a gimmick do and why is it necessary?

 

Makes the audience feel involved and can make the feel they can apply for the show and take it on