Lesson 22: Film review

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Lesson 22: Film review

No doubt, you have seen many movies in your life.

Can you name these movie genres? (uitspraak: Jean-reh)
Drag the movies and drop them to their corresponding genres.

Action

Young adults

Comedy

Science fiction

Horror

Animation

What is a Topic sentence?

Topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph. 

In this assignment, the topic sentence is your opinion about the movie. Was it worth watching?

What do you think the next sentence should be? 

Topic (first) sentences

Second sentences

Following five years of research using techniques such as digital imaging and artificial intelligence, eight restorers will begin "Operation Night Watch"

As the UK’s fleet of diesel engines approaches retirement, manufacturers are looking to replace them with environmentally-friendly alternatives.

The largest restoration of Rembrandt's masterpiece, The Night Watch, is under way at the Rijksmuseum, in Amsterdam.

Soon battery-powered trains could be coming to a station near you.

1. Begin every paragraph with a topic sentence!

2. Explain why you think so.

3. Give examples and 

    details.

4. Conclude that it is 

     a good/poor movie.

Topic sentence: The movie "Interstellar" is a wonderful and entertaining movie.

Explanation: The acting skills... The director... The storyline...

Give examples: In the scene where the father meets his daughter, ...

Conclusion: In conclusion, the acting and directing...storyline... wonderful and entertaining movie.

Task: Write a movie review

Requirements

Length: 200-250 words

Structure:

Paragraph 1: Introduction: introduce the film--include a topic sentence, title, genre 

                         and director.

Paragraph 2: Plot summary: briefly describe the main plot points and characters.

Paragraph 3: Your opinions on:

                          Acting: how were the actors' performances?

                          Directing: how well did the director handle the film?

Paragraph 4: Your opinions on:

                           Special Effects: were the special effects impressive? E.g., CGI

                           Story: Was the story interesting and engaging?

Paragraph 5: Conclusion: What did you think of the film as a whole? Why would you

                           recommend it to others? 

Vocabulary suggestions

Positive: amazing, brilliant, excellent, impressive, moving, powerful

Negative: boring, disappointing, dull, poor, terrible, weak

For words that you don't know...describe it!

Emotioneel: "I am certain that even the hardest person will cry at that point in the movie."

Slaapwekend: "It was a good movie for people who have not slept in days." 

You are required to use at least 3 linking words and 1 idiom in your work.

ONLY when you are done, ask Gemini or ChatGPT to correct your work.

https://gemini.google.com/

https://chat.chatbotapp.ai/

Use AI only for ideas and not to do your work!

We hope that you

have done well!