Writing - The Review

The Review
Writing - Paper 2 - Part 2
120-180 words
main purpose: describe and express a personal opinion about sth you have experienced
in a way that catches the reader's attention and interest. (e.g. a movie, a holiday, a product, an
event, a boo, a !" programme#
audience: reviews are generally for English-language magaines! newspapers or
websites
register: neutral
you will need language of description and explanation - ad"ectives! ad"ectives!
ad"ectives and some adverbs
you will also need to give your opinion #positive or negative$ and make a
recommendation
ma%e sure you use clear, unified paragraphs
respect the word limit
MAKE A !A" before you start writing
&our structure will depend a little on your topic and how you approach it.
&ou should use around ' paragraphs.
Examples of review structure:
#tructure $ #see the example in the course boo% - p ()*$
1. introduction - say what you are reviewing + some bac%ground
2. review some of the positive aspects
3. mention some weaker points
4. conclude with your overall opinion
#tructure % &review of a theatre play'
1. introduction ( say what you are reviewing + some bac%ground
2. production &scenery)costumes***'
3. story)plot
4. conclusion
#tructure +
1. introduction - say what you are reviewing + some bac%ground
2. general overview
3. evaluation
4. conclude with your overall opinion
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