3.7.

REVIEW
Look at the pictures and discuss the questions that follow

 What comes to your mind when looking at the pictures above?

 Have you ever watched the movies in the pictures above?
 Have you ever read the novels in the pictures above?
 What are the plots of those movies and novels?
 What are your evaluative summations for each of those movies, dramas, and novels?
WHAT IS A REVIEW TEXT?
TOY STORY
TOY Story is one of Disney’s popular films that uses amazing computer
ORIENTATION graphics to tell the story of a young boy, Andy, and his roomful of great toys that
come to life.
The plot centers on Andy’s toys, including MR Potato Head and his favorite,
Woody, who have their lives disturbed with the arrival of Buzz Lightyear, a karate-
INTERPRETATIV choppong, flying spaceman. Tom Hanks provides the voice of woody while Tim
E RECOUNT Allen is the voice of Buzz. Computer animation is by John Lassater, known for his
complex pixel animation techniques. The film is available on video, is rated G, runs
for 78 minutes and sells $24.95.
Toy Story is more than just amazing computer generated special effects. There
EVALUATION is plenty of fun for both younger viewers and adults. All the family will enjoy this
one

Review are used to summarize the original text, analyze concepts within the text, and respond to ideas and concepts
within the text. reviews can include the author’s critical perspective [point of view] on something, such as a movie, book or
play.

Laskar Pelangi
A story of our lives
Author : Sandy garink
I came to watch this movie without much expectation and did not know anything about the hype that has been
surrounding it. I sat down and ate my popcorn. Then the film started. I watch and watch and watch without noticing
that two hours passed and I woke up and now see world and a whole different angle.
This is a story of our lives. We may notice or not, but millions of children were left out there without enough
food, shelter, clothes let alone education. Watching this movie and saw how 10 brave rainbow warriors [title of the
film] went through harsh life with tears and joy but without remorse. It really moved me how we always look above us
with envy but not noticing [or worse, ignore] all the blessing that many other people may not have two thumbs up for
Andrea Hirata for sharing his life, and be motivator for us to understand life better and thankful for the bless God
gives us and standing applause for Riri Reza and the team for adopting the movie from a different angle. Thank you
for showing and moving me to understand and act how a live should be.
I have watched this movie and I will not hesitate to watch it the second time and enjoy how Ikal, Lintang,
Mahar and friends share their happiness despite the cruetly of world.

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 Social function of a review
The aim of a review is to offer a critical analysis and evaluation of creative works, or to review about something
or to criticize an art work or event for a public audience which could be a book, film, song, game, experience, etc.
Generic structures of a review Language features of a review
 Orientation The language features usually found in review are :
 Interpretative recount  Focus on particular participants
 Evaluation  Direct expression of opinion
 Evaluation summation  Use of elaborating and extending clause
 Use of metaphorical language
Match the term on the left column with its definition on the right column.
1] evaluation A] provides a kind of punch line which sums up the reviewer’s opinion of the art event as a whole
2] evaluative B] summarize the plot or provides an account of how the reviewed rendition of the work came
summation Into being
3] Interpretative C] places the work in its general and particular context, often by comparing it with others of its
recount kind or through analogue with a non-art object or event
4] Orientation D] provides an evaluation of the work and/or its performance or production; is usually recursive
5] reviews E] to critique an art work or event for a public audience
Read the review text below.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
By J. K. Rowling
Reviewed by Emily Kremer
I like this book because it kept me wanting to read next page, and the
Orientation next, and so on. The book is definitely a page-turner! I recommend this
book to nine years old and over.
The book takes place in modern times, in England. The main character Specific
is Harry Potter. Harry Potter is a wizard. He goes to a school for witches Participants
and wizards, called Hogwarts.
It is Harry’s second year at Hogwarts and he and his two friends,
Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley are having a great time learning Circumstances
magic. There is a new professor, Gilderoy Lockhart who all the witches are of Time
Interpretative recount
crazy about! Professor Lockhart keeps nagging Harry, because the
professor thinks that Harry tries to get attention to be famous! While all the
witches at school love the new professor, all of the wizards think that he is Present tense
a big joke!
After a month of school at Hotgwarts, strange attracts begin to happen.
First, the caretaker’s cat, Mrs. Norris, has been found, not dead, but
Nominal Group
petrifield! Not only was Filch’s cat attacked, but some of the Muggle-born
Evaluation students at Hogwarts have been found petrified, also. Naturally, all of the
students are frightened at this, but they become even more scared when the
next victim to be found petrified is Gryffindor ghost, Nearly Headless
Nick!
What kind of monster is powerful enough to kill someone who is
already dead? Who will be the next victim of the monster at Hogwarts?
Will the victims ever be revived? To find out you must read Harry Potter Words to indicate
and the chamber of secrets. I have to say that the story was bright, fast- writer’s attitude
paced, intriguing, and ultimately satisfying.
Answer these questions based on the text above
1. What does the writer say in the review text above?
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2. What is her opinion about the movie?
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3. Who are the main characters of the story?
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4. What happened at the school?
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5. What is the purpose of the writer
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Are these statements true or false based on the text above?

1. According to the writer the story is interesting
2. Harry learns about magic and supernatural beings in the school
3. Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley are harry’s best friends
4. The new professor attracts all the people at the school
5. Harry didn’t enjoy his time at school
6. There are some frightening happenings occur at the school
7. All of the students are petrified by a unknown creature
8. Professor Lockhart is the one who makes the chaos
9. The petrified cat is belonged to Mrs. Norris
10. The writer suggest that the movie is not proper for teenagers.