Writing a Review on...
...a Film
STEP 1: Preparation Exercise
Before we start, let's do the preparation exercise of the British Council Teen's website. Click here PREPARATION EXERCISE
STEP 2: How does a film review look like?
A review gives information and opinions about a book, a film or a show. They are written to help people decide whether or not to read or to go to see it. It is usually informative and includes an opinion or recommendation.
Watch the trailer and have a look at this example:
STEP 3: Write a film review
Write a film review on your favourite film ever. Follow all the steps of the writing plan:
Writing Plan
1. Introduce basic info and outline the plot:
Give the name of the film and brief description
Tip: Fantastic Beasts is a fantasy film .... directed by .../ ...set in a magical world... / It tells the story of...
2. Give more info on the plot and the characters:
Tip: The main character is ... /The plot involves Newt S, who is a great magician, and ... / The action begins when...
What I really liked about the film... / The soundtrack is amazing/awful.../ It contains powerful scenes...
3. Mention what you liked the most/least:
Tip: What I liked the most .../ What I liked the least...
What I found absolutely amazing was.. //What reallly impressed me was... / I particularly enyoyed was...
3. Present the writer's opinion & recommendation
Tip: I would highly recommend ... I was impressed by...
This film is not to be missed! ... On a scale from zero to five, I give this film a 5... I certainly wouldn't recommend this film, because....
I'm afraid "X" is a complete waste of time and money
Use your Googleclassroom:
You must send your FILM review to GOOGLE CLASSROOM as a WORD attached document
ABOUT
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Writing Assignment 1:
A description of one of the members of the school staff :-)
You have to write a description of one of the members of the school staff. It can either be a teacher, a concierge, cleaning staff... It has to be someone who belongs to our school community.
STEP 1: Thinking and drafting
1. THINK... who am I going to choose? and why?
2. Do I know this person well? How can I find more information about him/her?
3. What questions am I going to ask her/him? When ? How?
Write the answers to these questions in your notebook. You can't start STEP 2 until the teacher tells you so.
STEP 2: Turning your interview into a descriptive text
Your description must include the following:
1. Introduce the person and say how you know him /her
2. Describe his /her free-time activities and interests
3. Describe his/her personality
4. Give closing comments and your opinion
Have a look at the writing models on page 131 in your workbook and on12 in your student's book.
STEP 3: Description template
You can download the description template here: