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For just about anything
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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.
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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Diary Entry
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W rite in the past tense and in... “Chronological Order” To help the reader empathise with you Use pronouns such as... I, We, Us, We’re a aa and I’m. They help to make the reader feel part of the text.
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Firstly…. Following on from … Following on from … Next, I … Next, I … Eventually, I … Eventually, I … Some time later … Some time later … Afterwards, I … Afterwards, I … Finally … Finally …
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Detailed Description You need to add lots of detailed information relating to people, places, events & objects. Remember to include your personal thoughts and feelings about these things. By doing so, your writing will be more appealing to the reader.
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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.
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Explain Why.... Help your reader to understand your moods. By explaining your different Emotions a aa and Feelings – –– – the reader will be able to... VISUALIZE a aa 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.
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Top Tip 1 – Top Tip 1 – Write in Chronological Order ( Using the past tense ) Top Tip 2 – Top Tip 2 – Detailed Description Top Tip 3 – Top Tip 3 – Familiar – Everyday Events Top Tip 4 – Top Tip 4 – Explain Why
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Essay
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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
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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
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Debate Speech
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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……………
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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
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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
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Letter
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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
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Exercise 37 (page 79-80) Exercise 80 (page 162-163) Exercise 81 (page 164-166)
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