Writing a ReviewFor just about anything

The review should be relatively short with opinions delivered in a clear, concise manner.

The factual material must be correct. Check all facts pertaining to the item being reviewed. Do not make up details.

The review should be firm and assertive. A reviewer must have a strong opinion.

Review tips

The reviewer is entitled to whatever opinion he or she has of the work, be it positive or negative, but the opinion must be supported with details and examples.

The reviewer should establish a voice, tone and personal style that make the review interesting.

Reviews are personal and factual; use “I” infrequently

TITLE – Factual and Interesting

First Paragraph ◦ Should clearly state the title of the thing being

reviewed (movie, book, restaurant, etc.)◦ Should have a clear opinion stated about it – was

it a good experience you’re about to describe, or a poor one?

Format!

Second Paragraph◦ Should be a VERY short summary◦ Should be no more than 2-3 sentences, and

should NEVER say the ending (for book or movie).◦ May want to mention specifics (actors, places,

etc.)◦ Make sure the summary has a purpose

Other Body Paragraphs◦ More detail about the review, such as:

Best/worst moments An image or scene that was powerful Who might enjoy this thing (book, movie, etc.) and

why Ways this relates to other experiences or memories

Conclusion Paragraph◦ Costs/location◦ A final rating (perhaps out of 10)◦ A reminder of whether you are encouraging

people to go or watch or stay away

How to write a ……….

Diary Entry

Top Tip - Number One

Write in the past tense and in . . .

“Chronological Order”To help the reader empathise with you

Use pronouns such as . . . I, We, Us, We’re and I’m. They help to make the reader feel part of the text.

Time Connectives that will helpFirstly…. Following on from … Next, I … Eventually, I … Some time later … Afterwards, I … Finally …

Top Tip - Number Two

Detailed DescriptionYou need to add lots of detailed

informationrelating to people, places, events &

objects.

Remember to include your personalthoughts and feelings about these

things.

By doing so, your writing will be more appealing to the reader.

Top Tip - Number Three Familiar - Everyday Events

Write about ordinary, daily things that everybody does at some time . .

– BUT – Do try to write about them using a

completely different angle or slant.

For example – Brushing your teeth while sitting on a deserted island beach, watching

the Ocean crash loudly against the rocks.

Top Tip - Number Four

Explain Why . . . . Help your reader to understand your moods.

By explaining your different Emotions andFeelings – the reader will be able to . . .VISUALIZE and put themselves in your shoes.

So, if you are sad – explain why you are sad.

Similarly, if you are happy – explain why you are feeling in such a way.

- Top Diary Writing Tips - RevisionTop Tip 1 – Write in Chronological Order ( Using the past tense )Top Tip 2 – Detailed Description

Top Tip 3 – Familiar – Everyday Events

Top Tip 4 – Explain Why

How to write an ……….

Essay

Introduction:◦ 3-5 sentences◦ Thesis = main idea. LAST SENTENCE

Body paragraphs (good idea to have three)◦ Each body paragraph should start with a topic

NOT an example.◦ Examples (2 or 3) are included WITHIN the body

paragraph◦ Concluding sentence. DO NOT END your

paragraph with an example/detail

Structure:

Conclusion:◦ 3-5 sentences. 1 or 2 sentences DOES NOT = a

conclusion◦ Restate your main ideas (3 body paragraphs) in

one sentence or a couple of sentences◦ DO NOT ADD ANY DETAILS OR EXAMPLES that

were not included in the body of your essay◦ End your conclusion with a thought-provoking

sentence

Essay Structure

How to write a ……….

DebateSpeech

Debating Vocabulary I agree/ disagree………… In my opinion……………. I am in favor of………… To be honest……………. That is your opinion. My opinion is

that…………. However………… On the other hand……………

Acknowledge the audience in some way Get the audiences’ attention (like by using an

interesting fact, statistic, or funny story) State what the topic is of the debate State your position (your central idea or purpose) Briefly identify the main points Make your audience interested in what you have

to say Rhetorical questions (questions that you don’t

expect an answer for) Address your audience every few paragraphs or so

Remember to…

Answer the prompt/stimulus with the text type that you are MOST familiar/comfortable with

Another topic might be more interesting, but it may have a text type that you’ve never written or at least haven’t practiced a lot

Best Advice I Can Give You

How to write a ……….

Letter

Exam question types review

True. “possible he was not born in 1889” False. “She died in 1928…Charlie…then a

commercial success” False. “First took to the stage…in 1894” False. “as the newspaper boy…in Sherlock

Holmes” False. “Chaplin and Laurel shared a room in

a boarding house” SKIP

Charlie Chaplin True and False

Exercise 37 (page 79-80)

Exercise 80 (page 162-163)

Exercise 81 (page 164-166)

Work on Prepositions