How to review movies, games and books

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 4

What do you consider are the most important elements of a movie?

Which linking words that show contrast / contradiction do you know?

I can talk about films

lead role, star role, star,  star actor/actress, starring, secondary role, he plays a …, written by …., script, soundtrack, cast, director, producer, is set in …, based on a true story, believable, true to life, not very believable, far-fetched, animation, adaptation, comedy, costumes, design, special effects,soundtrack, ending, award, outstanding, editing,moving performance, gripping, entertaining, unsuitable, disappointing 

Linking words of contrast

Do the listening exercise and answer the questions.

You can also do the vocabulary activities.

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Read the article and watch the two clips. 

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Readers come to ... on those reviewers whose tastes reflect their own when deciding whether or not to spend their time and money.

1. despise
2. avoid
3. rely
4. choose

Name three of the 9 tips for writing a good film review?

Give your readers some idea of the ..., but be careful not to include any spoilers.

1. theme
2. plot
3. character
4. directing

Write down three descriptions Siskel & Ebert give of Pulp Fiction?

I can talk about games:

success, installment, shortcomings, characters, signature, blend, fighting, designs, versatile, select, execution, graphics, impression, tropes, dynamic, stages

How many special words do you know to
review games with?

What does seminal mean as in: "the seminal rally game of our time"?

1. terrible
2. groundbreaking
3. special
4. uncoordinated

Metro exodus is the reviewer's top game?

1. Mam Scheeres what is Fall out 76?
2. Yes, it is.
3. No it is not.
4. He didn't say anything about the game.

What does precursor mean as in: "a precursor for maybe a new standard"?

1. descendant
2. derivative
3. replacement
4. predecessor

I can write a book review

main character,  is set in 

Fiction: science fiction / thriller / fantasy / mystery / historical / romance ...

Non-fiction: cook book / travel book / textbook / manual / coffee-table book 

atmosphere, plot, author, written by, chapter, factual, unbelievable, bestseller, ending, 

Read the article and watch the clip.

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In 6 clear sentences discuss the book that you are reading at the moment:

Thank you for your hard work!