This lesson contains 27 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 2 videos.
Lesson duration is: 45 min
Items in this lesson
Slide 1 - Slide
Today's program
-Listening skills (opinions on Oscar outfits)
-Reading skills (Article on Oscar outfits)
-Writing skills (writing a review)
Slide 2 - Slide
Did you see (some of the) outfits on the red carpet of the Oscar's 2024?
yes
no
Slide 3 - Poll
Red Carpet
Slide 4 - Mind map
Slide 5 - Video
Slide 6 - Video
Joe’s favourite look is Carry Mulligan. What is so special about that dress?
A
It is a duplicate dress from the 50ies
B
It is a recycled dress from the 50ies
C
IT is a vintage dress from the 50ies
Slide 7 - Quiz
What does Betty Smith mention when talking about America Ferrera’s dress?
A
She is impressed by the amount of work that went into the dress.
B
She thinks the dress shows too much of America’s figure.
Slide 8 - Quiz
Betty Smith also mentions Lily Gladstone’s dress. Why does she wear an outfit inspired by indigenous cultures (Native Americans)? Because..
A
It is a part of Lily's indigenous culture
B
Lily likes the colours of indigenous fashion
C
Lily wants attention for indigenous political issues
Slide 9 - Quiz
What makes Robin Roberts like both Emily Blunt’s and Florence Pugh’s dress?
A
They are both from the same designer.
B
They both show off their shoulders nicely.
C
They have something less serious about them.
Slide 10 - Quiz
What did the experts especially like about Domingo’s suit?
A
The accessories
B
The colours
C
The fabric
Slide 11 - Quiz
What does the team say about Billie Eilish’s outfit?
A
It's a bit too boring
B
It doesn't suit her image
C
It looks a bit cheap
Slide 12 - Quiz
Aims
At the end of the lesson, you are able to write a review on a fashion item, where your opinion is central.
Slide 13 - Slide
review - (noun)
A report in a newspaper or magazine, or on the internet, television or radio, in which somebody gives their opinion of a book, play, film, product, etc.; the act of writing this kind of report.
Slide 14 - Slide
Do you ever write a review (on Google or another platform)
Yes
No
Slide 15 - Poll
Why yes/no?
Slide 16 - Open question
Writing a review
Today we'll be focusing on writing a review, because it is a great way of practicing writing in English.
Slide 17 - Slide
What kinds of things can you write a review for?
Slide 18 - Mind map
What kinds of things can you write a review for?
Slide 19 - Open question
What needs to be in a review?
A review should…
– use interesting vocabulary.
– try to catch the reader’s interest.
– be clearly organised.
– use a neutral style, but you have to check
who you are writing the review for.
Slide 20 - Slide
What needs to be in a review?
What should you do before you start review writing…
– be sure about what you are reviewing and its purpose
– check who will read it.
– decide what style you will use for your review.
– be careful not to follow a report style.
Slide 21 - Slide
What needs to be in a review?
Explain: give details of what you reviewing.
– It’s set in……….
– The story is based on (a book..) …..
– It’s about…..
– The main theme of the film is…..
– What the film is saying is…..
Slide 22 - Slide
What needs to be in a review?
Give your own opinion of what you are reviewing.
– I would recommend this film to anyone.
– Although I enjoyed it, I would not recommend it for….
– It’s one of the best (shows) I’ve ever seen.
– Although I am not normally keen on (musicals), I am glad
that I decided to go.
– The (film) lifts you out of your everyday life.
Slide 23 - Slide
Today's assignment on the Oscars
-Check out other people's opinions (reading skills)
-Write your own review (writing skills)
Type in google: Vogue Oscar 2024 red carpet
The first link contains all of the outfits!
Slide 24 - Slide
Today's assignment on the Oscars
Write a review (200-250 words) on which outfit is the BEST and which outfit is the WORST.
E-mail your review to:
ma.sigmans@kw1c.nl
Slide 25 - Slide
BONUS
Writing a review is a cost-free, but very kind way of helping out a business. Write a posisive Google review to help out a (small) business that you like and want to help for free.