Review writing

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo t, mavo, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1

Writing a review Part 2

Why to write a review?

How to write a review?

Signal words

Assignment

Blooket

Lesson goals

-At the end of this lesson, you will be able to write a review on a movie

-At the end of this lesson, you can use signal words in the right context.

Why to write a review?

As a consumer you write a review to share your opinion about a product:

- because you have a strong/an interesting opinion;

- to help out other consumers make a (better) choice;

Recap: OREO opinion writing

-Opinion:

Tell your readers how you feel about something:

“In my opinion, I like ice cream”

-Reason:

Tell your readers why you feel that way:

“… because it is very delicious”

-Evidence:

Give your readers examples:

“… because it comes in different flavours and it is very sweet.”

-Opinion:

Summarize your opinion:

“Ice cream is very delicious, because it is sweet and it has a lot of flavours.”

How to write a review

-Make sure you know exactly what the product is about

Write down your opinion

-Stick to your positive/negative opinion about the product!

Persuade others

-Give a recommendation:

“I recommend this movie, because the actors played their roles very well and the plot is surprising.”

Wat is een signaalwoord?

Signaalwoorden

Signaalwoorden geven verbanden aan tussen zinnen en tekstdelen. Signaalwoorden helpen je de tekst beter te begrijpen. Wanneer je Engelse teksten leest, kijk dan of je signaalwoorden kunt vinden.

Signaalwoorden 

I don’t like cats, because I’m allergic. (omdat)

As a result of the storm, the tree fell down. (als gevolg van)

I need your help. That’s why I called. (daarom)

We won the game thanks to our fantastic goalie. (dankzij)

Since Mum isn’t home, we have to make our own dinner. (aangezien)

"The tv is broken, (...) someone threw a rock at it."

1. That's why
2. Because
3. Therefore
4. And

"(...) why I like cats, is because they are cute."

1. Another reason
2. And
3. That's why
4. Or

"I like the plot in this movie (...)"

1. Additionally
2. As well
3. For example
4. Too

"(...), I recommend watching this movie, because the actors are good."

1. Because
2. Since
3. To summarize
4. As well

Let's practice!

You are going to watch the movie "Snack Attack". 

In pairs: Team up with a classmate. After watching the movie, you are going to practice writing a review using approximately 100 words. One of you will write a good review and one of you will write a bad review.

Use OREO and signal words!!!

Write a review

- Write a review about one of the following products:

Shoes

Movies/Series

Cars

Clothing

Travel

Use OREO and signal words!!!

 

Your review should be about 100 words.