6 Oct - Film Review

Writing your own film review

Poll

What is a review? 

A reivew is an article that gives an ______________ about a new book / film / play / product / restaurant. 

• opinion

• price 

• interview 

• advice

​A review is ...

A review

•  is an article that gives an opinion about a new book / film / play, product, restaurant, etc.​

Multiple Choice

Where can you not see a review? 

• Online

• newspapers

• magazines

• TV

​We can usually find reviews ...

1. ​Online

2. ​In newspapers

3. ​In magazines

Open Ended

Why do people usually write reviews? 

​Use three minutes and read what should be included in a good film review?

​

A good review has...​

​has a catchy title that includes the title of the film and a hint of what the reviewer will say.

• has a surprising or interesting opening paragraph. 

• describes the plot, but doesn’t tell the reader too much.

• includes your opinion of different aspects of the film.

• ends with your overall opinion of the film.

​5 minutes

​Complete p.2-3 of your writing notes

​Exercise 1-2