Writing a review (recap)

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Writing Part Two review task on computer games

You recently saw this notice on an English-language website called GamePlayer.com.

Reviews wanted!

A computer game that I would recommend.

Do you know about a computer game that is different from other games or even unique? Write a review of the computer game. You should explain what you need to do to win the game, what is special about it, and who it is popular with and why.

 The best reviews will be posted on the website the month after next.

 

Write your review in 140 -190 words in an appropriate style

Today's Lesson

We will be working on the Part 2 Writing task: The  Review

Do I want to do this?

Yes: Stay here: 

You need your notebook and a pen

No: use slides 4 and 5

to practice for Reading and UoE

Reading and Use of English

Use the links on slides 4 and 5

Use the British Council site: 

Find a quiet spot in the "leerplein" and use your earphones if you want to listen to music.

I am trusting you to be responsible and not to waste this time!

You must return to room 102 at 13:10

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Writing Part Two review task on computer games

You recently saw this notice on an English-language website called GamePlayer.com.

Reviews wanted!

A computer game that I would recommend.

Do you know about a computer game that is different from other games or even unique? Write a review of the computer game. You should explain what you need to do to win the game, what is special about it, and who it is popular with and why.

 The best reviews will be posted on the website the month after next.

 

Write your review in 140 -190 words in an appropriate style

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.

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.

Useful language

1. introduction: say what you are reviewing.

– The (film, book…etc) I would like to review is…..

– The last Film I saw / book I read was…….

2. explain: give details of what you reviewing.

– It’s set in……….

– The story is based on (a book..) …..

– It’s about…..

– There are many memorable characters including ….

– The main theme of the film is…..

– What the film is saying is…..

3. opinion: 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.

Review: DO`s

– DO say what it is about, but not in too much detail.

– DO remember to mention important or memorable characters,

but DON'T spend too much time just describing them.

– DO try to use a range of interesting vocabulary to bring the film to life for the reader.

– DO remember to link ideas clearly, and to link paragraphs together.

– DO remember to give your opinion clearly, as this is the purpose of a review, but not until the end.

Writing Part Two review task on computer games

You recently saw this notice on an English-language website called GamePlayer.com.

Reviews wanted!

A computer game that I would recommend.

Do you know about a computer game that is different from other games or even unique? Write a review of the computer game. You should explain what you need to do to win the game, what is special about it, and who it is popular with and why.

 The best reviews will be posted on the website the month after next.

 

Write your review in 140 -190 words in an appropriate style

Now: 

Look at page 168 in Gold Experience

Could you write a Review for Part 2? 

Try by using the task on slide 11