TRACK 1 PROJECT OPTIONS

B1 – B2 DEGREE NONDEGREE

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A REVIEW describes, analyzes and evaluates. You can review a book,
a film or even a tv series. It conveys an opinion, supporting it with
evidence and examples. It ıs a popular way to evaluate the over-all
quality and determine whether the film, tv series or book is worth
watching or reading.

An ideal review combines both your opinions about the film, tv series or
book and its important elements but in an objective manner.

OPTION 1 - MOVIE / FILM REVIEW

 Choose one movie/film that you really like and enjoy watching. Take
notes of both major and minor events and characters

 Research thoroughly about the movıe. Watching the movie is not

enough and merely describing its plot and its characters does not
make a review. Get some background information and details such as
the filmmaker’s name, his/her motivation to make the film, locations,
plots, and important events (if any) that inspired the movie. Your
research should include information that adds more depth to your
views
 Analyze the movie. Your review should include the most common
elements below:

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 Introduction
 Provide some basic information about the film - film’s name, year it
was filmed, director, screenwriter, and major actors

 Explain the reasons for your film choice. It is not enough to just say
you like/d it – what about the movie makes you want to talk about
and recommend it to others

Plot Summary

 Remember that some of your classmates have not yet seen the film.
Describe what the film is all about

 Keep this brief and avoid specific details that would spoil the viewing
for others

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 Description and Analysıs

 Describe the various creative elements of the film such as the

characters, the theme and genre, soundtrack, costumes (if
any), setting and location that contributes or takes away from
the overall plot).

 This is where you talk about your opinions and analysıs about
the plot and elements above – supported of course wıth
examples and facts from the film. If the plot has flaws, then
mention an example of a situation or scene when that was
evident. Also, if the character(s) is poorly developed or bad
casting affected the movie quality, name examples too.

 Where does the story takes place - what is the connection

between the place(s) and the story- why do you think film
producers chose these places? Which part is the climax of the
story in the movie (The CLIMAX of the story is when the
CONFLICT of the PLOT is resolved. It is often the most. exciting
part of the story: i.e. when the hero saves the princess, discovers
the buried treasure, the murderer is caught etc.)? The role of
soundtracks in your movie?

 Share your cinematic experience watching the film. How do

the film’s techniques (sounds, lighting, cinematography,
acting, editing, etc.) affect the ways the film looks, feels, and
sounds like to you? How does its story and theme affect your
views and experiences?

Conclusion

 Remind the audience of your general thoughts and impressions of

the film

 Share whether or not you recommend the film. Summarize why the
film is or is not worth seeing.

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OPTION 2 - TV SERIES (OR SOAP OPERA) REVIEW

 Choose a tv series you have already seen

 Present your review and analysis of the series

Introduction

 Provide some basic information about the tv series - name, year it

was produced, director, screenwriter, and major actors, genre

 Explain the reasons for your choice. What stands out about this tv
series?

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 Description and Analysis

 Describe and summarize the plot

 Describe the TV series in terms of its characters, music, background

noise/sound effects, setting

 Present your analysis by answering the following questions:

a. How is gender constructed—are the male & female

characters doing stereotypically gendered things (e.g. men
fight, not women etc.)? Are they doing atypical gendered
things? Is there any character that breaks with the
traditional gender roles? Use specific examples from TV
series to illustrate your point

b. Does this TV Series appeal to the viewer’s reason (intellect,

mind) or emotion? How does it make you feel?

c. List two things this TV Series tells you about real life in the
country it was made in (considering time period).

d. Your favorite part in TV Series - why?

e. Analyze the themes you can find in TV series. How are they
introduced, what are the messages, and how are the
messages conveyed to the audience? (Are they e.g. clear
or for reflection?) Are the themes universal and timeless?

Conclusion

 Summarize your general thoughts and impressions of the series

 Share whether or not you recommend the series and give your
reasons

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 OPTION 3 – BOOK REVIEW

 Choose a book you have already read or want to read.

 Present your review and analysis of the book

Introduction
 Provide some basic information about the book - Include title, author,
place, publisher, publication date, edition, pages, special features (maps,
etc.), genre

 Explain the reasons for your choice. What stands out about this
book?

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 Description and Analysis

 Describe and summarize the book’s plot or story

 Evaluate the book by answering the questions below.

Organize the information in a clear format

a. Who is telling the story?

b. Who are the main characters? Are they credible? What did
the main characters do in the story?
c. Could you relate to any of the characters in the story?
d. What is the setting of the story? Is the setting important or
could the story be happening anywhere? Why?
e. How does the author get you to read on or hold your
interest?
f. What plot twists or unexpected events happen as the story
goes on?
g. Is the language in the story difficult or easy?
h. Is there a message or main theme emerging in the story?
How is it shown?
i. What is the climax of the story?
j. How are the major conflicts solved?
k. What message did you get from the story? How was this
message conveyed?
l. Is the story believable?
m. What was your favorite quote/passage? Why?
n. What do you think of the book’s title? How does it relate to
the book’s contents? What other title might you choose?
o. If you got the chance to ask the author of this book one
question, what would it be?
p. What did you like best about this book?
q. Why did (or didn't) the story meet your expectations?
r. If the book was being adapted into a movie, who would
you want to see play what parts?

Conclusion

 Summarize your general thoughts and impressions of the

book

 Share whether or not you recommend the book

and give your reasons

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IMPORTANT RULES

 Present the information in a clear, clean format using Power Point.

While presenting with Power Point is the usual practice and norm, you
can present through other means and programs available like Prezi,
Projeqt, Vizme, Google Slides, Canva, etc.
 Spice up your research presentation with interesting but relevant
photos, charts, graphs, audios or videos on the topic. Remember, a
picture is worth a thousand words
 You can dramatize selected portions of your presentation via costumed
skits, songs, dance, illustrations, etc. Unleash your imagination and
creativity!
 Organize the information you have researched into proper categories,
titles, or subtitles. If you are answering a guide question, give the
question a title, e.g. Character Analysis
 Present your information or answers to the questions as phrases and
keywords only – NOT entire or full sentences. Your full answers or the full
information should be given in your oral presentations
 Paraphrase the information you will use. DO NOT COPY and PASTE the
information. Use quotes and/or quotation marks if you will directly use
the words or sentences from your sources
 You have a maximum of 8 – 10 minutes for your oral presentation
 Make your Power Point and oral presentations as creatively as you can
to draw and sustain your audience’s attention
 NO READING. You can glance at your notes as your guide but you
should not read your presentation. You are on stage to talk about your
topic and not to read. Students who are reading will be warned once
and if they continue reading shall be given a 0. Evaluation criteria shall
be provided by your advisor.
 Presentation week is on the 8th week
 Take your project and its presentation seriously!

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