Review writing

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo t, mavo, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1

Writing a review

Why to write a review?

How to write a review?

Signalwords

Assignment

Lesson goals

-At the end of this lesson, you will be able to write a review on a movie

-At the end of this lesson, you can use signal words in the right context.

Why to write a review?

As a consumer you write a review to share your opinion about a product:

- because you have a storng/an interesting opinion;

- to help out other consumers make a (better) choice;

OREOs opinion writing

-Opinion:

Tell your readers how you feel about something:

“I think their ice cream is the best!”

-Reason:

Tell your readers why you feel that way:

“… because it tastes delicious and there are many different flavours”

-Evidence:

Give your readers examples:

“It is made of fresh ingredients, so when you order a strawberry flavour, there are actually strawberries in it.”

-Opinion summary:

Summarize your opinion:

“So if you also like delicious ice cream which is made of fresh ingredients, you should definitely taste their ice cream..”

How to write a review

-Make sure you know exactly what the product is about

Write down facts your opinion

-Stick to your positive/negative opinion about the product!

Persuade others

-Give a recommendation:

“I recommend this movie, because the actors played their roles very well and the plot is surprising.”

Wat is een signaalwoord?

Geef signaalwoorden die jij kent (Engels)

"The tv is broken, (...) someone threw a rock at it."

1. That's why
2. Because
3. Therefore
4. And

"(...) why I like cats, is because they are cute."

1. Another reason
2. And
3. That's why
4. Or

"I like the plot in this movie (...)"

1. Additionally
2. As well
3. For example
4. Too

"(...), I recommend watching this movie, because the actors are good."

1. Because
2. Since
3. To summarize
4. As well

Write a review

- Write a review about one of the following products. 

- Give 3 reasons pro/against.  

- Use your dictionary.

Product examples:

Shoes

Movies

Cars

Clothing

Travel

Please use OREOs and signal words!!!

 

Write your review here please. Use between 50-100 words.