A Review

Aspects to Consider When Planning Organisation Content Appearance Aim Register Language Vocabulary Structures

Appearance What should this writing look like? Headings? Title? Paragraphs? Yes. No. 4.

Organisation Introduction Recommendation with reason 3. Other aspects of the film How can I organise my review into paragraphs? The plot

Content Introduction The Plot Recommendation 3. A general opinion of the film. Comment on the genre. Who stars in it? Brief summary of the films plot (Not too much detail!) Comment on acting performance (your opinion) Other aspects of the film. Visual elements (Special effects, camera work, action scenes) Soundtrack Anything else you found interesting about the film. Who would you recommend it for? Nobody? Children? Sci Fi fans? Action fans?

Aim Why am I writing this? To explain? To complain? To discuss? To ask for information? To give information? To convince? To recommend? To give your opinion?

Register Who am I writing for? Should it be Formal or informal? Informal. Magazine or newspaper readers Be persuasive and descriptive, you are giving your opinion. Try and make the reader understand how you feel about this film

Language How will the register affect the language? Contractions? Verbs? Linking words and phrases? Yes Phrasal verbs Informal

Vocabulary What vocabulary do I know related to this subject that will impress the examiner? Many of the action scenes in The Matrix are brilliantly choreographed The plot was confusing and overly complicated. Harry Potter is set in a magical world of wizards. The cast is full of stars such as Jonny Depp who plays the role of Captain Jack Sparrow. Unsurprisingly, Keira Knightley did not give a convincing performance. The main character was incredibly well portrayed by Gael Garcia Bernal The special effects were disappointing. Include some “ing” and “ed” verbs like the ones in blue. Use adverbs! (in orange)

Structures + Phrases What structures can I use to impress the examiner? To indicate order of / add information - Give your recommendation Added to this, I would recommend this film to anyone who loves intelligent science fiction I wouldn’t recommend this film to anyone who is easily frightened. Other structures to impress- Conditionals relative clauses (The plot, which is simple and easily followed, centres around the main character, Harry Potter. As for the visual effects,