Writing a Review

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5

Giving your opinion

Lesson goals: - You will be able to use context-specific vocabulary to accomplish your goals

- You know how to evaluate a work of art.

Dr. Faustus

Which kind of rhyme can you find in Dr. Faustus?

1. Assonance
2. Alliteration
3. Blank Verse
4. End Rhyme

Of which literary concept is Helen of Troy's appearance in Faustus an example?

Giving your opinion

The Review

Review Topics?

Content

- An attractive title

- A catchy introduction  

- A short summary of the reviewed material

- Description of positive aspects and/or weaker points

- Name things that could be changed to improve the quality of 

the product.

- Final opinion, recommendation or comment.

Useful Phrases

I am under the impression that …

It is my impression that …

I have the feeling that …

My own feeling on the subject is that …

I have no doubt that …

I am sure / I am certain that …

More Useful phrases

Evaluative verbs: love, dislike, abhor, enjoy, appreciate

Adjectives: stellar, delicious, sloppy, amateuristic 

Idioms : It's not my cup of tea.

Speculation: Probably – He will probably do the exam next week Perhaps/maybe – Perhaps he doesn't have time 

May/might/could – You might be luckier next time

What if – What if he doesn´t arrive on time?

Even more useful phrases

Don'ts

Too personal a response --> argue your case

Spoilers 

No recommendations

Your assignment

Give your opinion on Dr. Faustus.

Give arguments and a final recommendation

no more than 100 words (15 minutes)

Suggest an improvement for the capitalised word(s): It was a VERY GOOD film.

Write a sentence suggesting people should not watch Sharknado.

What could you use more explanation on?