Explore writing: Writing an online film review Work in pairs and discuss these questions: 1 Do you like horror stories? Why? Why not? 2 Why do you think so many people like watching scary movies? 3 In 2019 the film: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark was published. Did you watch it? If so, what did you like about it? If not, what do you think it is about? Read the online review of the film and find out where the Writing coach tips 1–6 have been incorporated in the text. Put the number of the tip next to the corresponding paragraph: 30 a b 1 Mention basic facts at the beginning. 2 Come up with an interesting fact or opinion on the movie; give your readers a feel for your review: did you like the film? 3 Analyse performance of actors; add details from the film to support your arguments. 4 Provide a short summary of the film; include personal impressions and feelings. 6 Provide some closure; remember, people read reviews to decide whether or not to watch a movie. 5 Move beyond plot analysis; talk about the script, music and sound or camera work. Choose a TV show or film you like and write four sentences recommending it. Use some of the highlighted expressions in the review on the next page. Look at your sentences together. Would you like to watch the film your partner recommended? 31 a b Write a review of a film (around 250 words) to be published on your school website. Include pictures. Use the review of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and the Writing coach tips to help you. You should: ■■ briefly describe the film ■■ explain what you like about it ■■ discuss what kind of person would enjoy the film Bring your review to the next lesson. Display your reviews in class. Read the other students’ reviews. Which film would you most like to watch? Why? 32 a b 18 Language skills Extras Explore 1 Global media Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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