Stuntman

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/stuntman

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What was Stuntman's job?Film, television, and live performance industries
2. What does a stuntman do in movies?A stuntman performs dangerous actions so actors can stay safe. They use skills like falling, fighting, and driving to make scenes look real.
3. Why do stunt performers need special training?Stunts involve physics, biomechanics, and risk. Stunt performers learn martial arts, gymnastics, parkour, and precision driving to handle these challenges.

Stunt Choreography: The detailed planning and arrangement of all physical actions and movements within a stunt sequence.
Risk Assessment: The process of identifying potential hazards and evaluating the likelihood and severity of harm associated with a stunt.
Special Effects (SFX): Techniques used to create illusions or simulate events that are not real, often involving pyrotechnics, practical effects, or controlled environments.