How to Write Reviews? A review is a short description of a Film play, book, etc. It is ether Formal or informal in style, depending on the readers it is addressed to, Present tenses are normaly used in a review. In which you give all the background information of the story (setting, type, characters, etc) Consisting of two or more paragraph in which all the main points ofthe plot ae presented in time sequence as well as comments cn action, plot, character development, directing, etc ‘The writer recommends or does not recommend the film/book/performance etc, giving reason Introduction Paragraph 1 ‘© Background (setting, type of story, main choracter) Main Body Paragraph 2 ‘© Hain points ofthe plot Englishibes blogspot.com Mohana Ram MurugiahHow to Write Reviews? ‘Don't mis it, twill change the way you see... RECOMMENDATIONS itis well worth seeing. | wouldn't recommend it because...efc. Task 1 ea te model ay anew cen he pio cack paragraph | Dennis the Menace is a comedy set in a quiet American | neighbourhood. Mason Gable plays the lead role as Dennis, the ight - year — old mischief - maker who manages to catch a thief. | Walter Matthau is Mr Wilson, the man who lives next door to | Dennis. | | AA thief steals gold coins from Mr Wilson and, as he's running away, he spots Dennis hiding in Mr Wilson's garden. Dennis is snatched by the thief and their adventure begins. Dennis is not the least bit frightened ane drives the thie mad with his constant talking Soon | he discovers that the thief has Mr Wilson's gold. The film reaches a humorous climax when Dennis ties the thief up and hands him ‘over to the police. Mr Wilson then sees Dennis in a different light. | | The cast is excellent, and young Mason Gable surely has a bright acting career ahead of him. The film is full of hilarious scenes as it | successfully portrays children's natural curiosity in a comical way. | Dennis the Menace is a fill well worth seeing. Children of all ages as well as adults, will love this charming story. It is a highly | entertaining film which is sure to be one of the year' Englishuibes blogspot.com. Mohana Ram MuragiahHow to Write Reviews? Task 2 ‘The following lists of adjectives are used fo describe ri tent List them inthe appropriate bopes. -S- se = poorly ~ lent shocki avipping excellent shocking PTY involving unimaginative PLOT/STORY Englishvibes blogspot.com ohana Ram MuragiahHow to Write Reviews? Task 3 ‘The fllowing lists of adjectives are used fo desribe characters. List them in the appropriate qs well developed strong humorous villainous dull convincing predictable unbelievable frightening spooky Mohan Ream Murig}How to Write Reviews? Task 4 lin the gaps wth word from ask 2 and, Then mach the selena wth he yes eo sos fios mentioned in the lst eee tees settee ‘ene ion Sed Md ‘The chase scenes were so that I was on the edge of my seat. It was. such a(n) story, and the ending, when the lovers part forever, is very tragic. ‘The were some really monsters, and there was so much blood that | found it quite ‘The aliens were so that | almost believed they were real. The plot was quite because the policemen had so many clues to follow up. Task 5 line core ats ram the ft oo. ‘dull ‘unbelievable frightening original highly entertaining ‘tragic predictable well-developed _| shocking gripping The story is extremely, - I've neve read anything like it before. The characters were totally no one would act like that in such a dangerous situation. itis an absolutely film ~ 1 didn’t take my eyes off the screen for a single instant. The plot was so. ‘that you knew how the story was going to end from the first scene. This, play will keep you laughing from beginning to end. The characters are so that by the end of the book you feel you've known them all your life. Theres a(n), scene near the end of the film in which the hero's wife dies in his arms. Parts of the film were so that | nearly jumped out of my seat. Englishvibes.blagspet.cone Mohana Ram MuragiahHow to Write Reviews? Task 6 ead the ollewing bok review and ut he parngraphn th cmet onder in the ecg The book is beautifully written with poetic descriptions and excellent dialogue. The writer has created adramatc, gripping plot with vel! - developed, very believable characters, letting us see Into the soul ofa sensitive but strong young wernan. ‘This bee's fascinating pot is guaranteed to heep the reder absorbed from begining to end Don't miss your chance to read this classic masterpiece. Once you have read it, you will ort. 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The tale is (6), with episodes which are both (7) and | (8)_____ and retainsthe reader'sinterest throughout, it givesa (9) Insight into } te in the early 1900's and the hardships encountered by people at that time. | Ellie's Success i wel (20) reading ifyou enjoy period fiction. can teach the reader about fair play, or lack of it, in the business world and provides a welcome break from set literary texts and coursebooks. [Pesci ra ea Mohana Rare Murugiah Englishibes. blogspot.comHow to Write Reviews? 1A biography B romance novel D thriller 2 A long B_ well-written © box-office D children’s 3 A placed B put C set D timed 4A details B plot © character D tale 5 A plot B script C dialogue D screenplay 6 A real B excellent C historic D spectacular 7 A mowing B growing c true D thorough 8 A warm B heart-warming affectionate D caring 9 A absorbed B well-directed € documentary DB _fascinating 10 A for B_ good © worth D rewarding Englisinvibes blogspot.com. ohana Ran MuragiahHow to Write Reviews? SELF -ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST Tick where appropriate : ‘AFTER COMPLETING THIS HODULE : Yes | No 1. | Tkwow how to organise my ideos when writing a review. 2 | Thave learnt new vocabulary that can be used to write review, 3, | have learnt to construct sentences using appropriate tenses, 4, | Lunderstond that I need to practise writing often to become a better writer 5. | Tean now confidently write my own review on a book or movie, Module Prepared By MOHANA RAM MURUGIAH (GURU CEMERLANG BAHASA INGGERS SMIK PEREMPUAM METHODIST IPOH englishvibes. blogspot.com ohana Rane Maragiah