Writing a film review
Writing a 5 Star
Movie review
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Writing a 5 Star
Movie review
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Test Week
- Written Film review / Weight 15 %
- Wednesday 25 March 8:30-10:00
- 8:30-10:30 Extra time Students
- Bring Charged Ipad and Earphones!
- Bring pen and paper
- You may use a dictionary NE-EN provided by school
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Test week
- First 30 minutes: watch video on Ipad and take notes
- When you close your Ipad you may not reopen it
- After 30 minutes Ipad remain closed
- Then you start writing your review
- 4 paragraphs: intro , 2 likes, 2 dislikes, recommendation
- 350 words (+/- 10%)
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A fil review needs to:
- to inform - the review needs to tell people who is in the film, who it is by and where or when readers can see it.
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A film review needs to:
- to inform - the review needs to tell people who is in the film, who it is by and where or when readers can see it.
- to describe - the review should describe the story, characters and some of the action - without spoiling the plot or giving too much away
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A film review needs to:
- to inform - the review needs to tell people who is in the film, who it is by and where or when readers can see it.
- to describe - the review should describe the story, characters and some of the action - without spoiling the plot or giving too much away
- to entertain - to provide the reader with their opinion in a way that readers will enjoy, eg with a lively or witty tone
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A film review needs to:
- to inform - the review needs to tell people who is in the film, who it is by and where or when readers can see it.
- to describe - the review should describe the story, characters and some of the action - without spoiling the plot or giving too much away
- to entertain - to provide the reader with their opinion in a way that readers will enjoy, eg with a lively or witty tone
- to analyse - a good review weighs up whether the film is good or not, giving opinions backed up with reasons and evidence
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A film review needs to:
- to inform - the review needs to tell people who is in the film, who it is by and where or when readers can see it.
- to describe - the review should describe the story, characters and some of the action - without spoiling the plot or giving too much away
- to entertain - to provide the reader with their opinion in a way that readers will enjoy, eg with a lively or witty tone
- to analyse - a good review weighs up whether the film is good or not, giving opinions backed up with reasons and evidence
- to advise - the review should recommend to the reader whether or not they should go to see the film
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Tips language:
- Use direct communication that will interest the audience. So it will most likely be semi-formal register, explaining things clearly, personal and lively.
- Use the present tense when writing a review. Eg. Bond appears softer….
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Tip Introduction:
- start your review with something that grabs the audience’s attention. rhethorical questions are always good!
- introduce the film. What is the essence?
- a review has a limited summary. The audience wants to know more about the plot and characters, but make sure you avoid ‘spoilers’.
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Tip Likes /Dislikes:
- your review should have convincing arguments: every good review focuses on why the reader should or not see the film or read the book. It also states what the review is going to be about.
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Tip Conclusion/ :
Your summarize your main points and give a recommendation.
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You can do this!
