Quick formula to writing reviews Review Writing Quick formula to writing reviews

Lead: subject/opinion State Your Opinion Begin the review with a lead which introduces the subject and clearly states your opinion.

Together Prompt The best ____________food in _____________ is served at ___________________. Example: The best home-cooking in Fort Smith is served at Calico County.

Lead: subject/opinion Explain Explain Background Info. Company Intro.

Lead: subject/opinion Explain Point #1 #2 #3 Develop The Points Location, Atmosphere, Service, Presentation, Price Taste Characters, Plot, Director, A Dialog, Setting Lyrics, Vocals, Sound, Style, Message, Artist

Address The Opposition Lead: subject/opinion Explain Point #4 Point #1 Point #2 Point #3 Address The Opposition Is it like another restaurant? Can it be compared to another movie or book’s style? Is the sound familiar or mimicking another artist?

What Should The Reader DO? Lead: subject/opinion Explain Point #4 Point #1 Point #2 Point #3 Tell the reader what to do…restate opinion What Should The Reader DO? Go eat or not Buy it or Rent it or Waste of time Download it or not

Review Writing Tips Do Give an honest/fair opinion Be descriptive Pick a timely topic Back all your opinions up with facts Make sure the review is clearly labeled opinion Don’t Use first person (I, me, my) Rely on quotes from other sources Avoid clichés (“action packed movie”, “taste was to die for” Give away the plot or end Call attention to the reviewer Be offensive/sarcastic

REVIEW ASSIGNMENT DEADLINE: @ 11:30am Use one of the following prompts to start your restaurant review: The best food in ____ is served in the worst looking places… Food truck paradise… New chain restaurants appear daily; however, ____ stands the test of time The best food in ____ is served at _______ Write a 300-500 word review based on the formula we’ve learned today. One review per student DEADLINE: @ 11:30am