REVIEW WRITING

Writing PART - 2

(Word limit- 220-260)

What is a REVIEW?

A Review is a
critical appraisal
of a book, play,
film, a restaurant
etc. published in a
newspaper or
magazine.
 What to expect in a part 2
review
• Asked to describe something
you have experienced, and
to give your opinion of it.

• You might also be asked

whether you recommend it to
other people.

• Try to make it interesting by

using a wide range of
vocabulary: colourful, lively
language; comparisons to
describe something;
specialised topic vocabulary.

• should write in an
appropriate style and include
appropriate information.
.
 Writing tips?

• Make sure you have at least 4 paragraphs.

• Choose an appropriate title.
• The introduction will talk about what's being
reviewed.
• Use a relaxed, friendly, chatty style
• Decide whether the overall impression you
want to give is positive, negative or mixed
• Think about your readers and what they will be
interested in being told.
• In the concluding paragraph give your opinion.
 Types of reviews
•Film review •Book review

•Place
review
 Film and Book review

• The title and the main

actors/characters name is a
must.
• Write an outline of the plot.
• Should not reveal the ending
of the book/film.
• Finally give your opinion.
 Place review
• Introduce the place, giving readers a clear of what
the place is like.
• Address the reader directly to make them feel
involved.
Eg: you can hardly blame me for expecting
everything to be first class.
• Write about your experience in that particular
place.
• include the reason why you chose that place.
• Give your opinion
 Model question
You see this announcement on a website

What makes you laugh?

When we’re feeling a bit low, watching
something funny on TV can lift our spirits.
We’d like to post some reviews of TV
series that gives us a good giggle.

Send us review of a TV series which you

think will cheer us all up, giving reasons
Writefor
your
yourreview
choice. in 220-260 words in a
 Task 1
• Look at the exam task and the sample answer.
Then decide which paragraph opening
sentence (A-E) best fits each gap.
A. The script is witty and the characterisations
are superb.
B. The series is based on the works of P.G.
Wodehouse, of Jeeves and Wooster fame.
C. It happens to all of us.
D. It is refreshing to watch a comedy series
where the jokes are innocent but extremely
funny.
 Task 2
• Read the exam task again and plan your own review. Think
about the questions below. Then write your own review.

1. what is the series? Is it old or recent? Why did you start

watching it?
2. What is the situation? Who are the actors?
3. What makes the series special in your opinion?
4. Who would you recommend it to?
 A short synopsis of the series

Rachel Green, Ross Geller, Monica Geller, Joey Tribbiani,

Chandler Bing and Phoebe Buffay are all friends, living
off of one another in the heart of New York City. Over
the course of ten years, this average group of buddies
goes through massive mayhem, family trouble, past
and future romances, fights, laughs, tears and surprises
as they learn what it really means to be a friend
 A review of the series by a viewer

There never has been a sitcom that truly pictures life among
the singles (twenty-something) as good as this show does. It's
not just comedy, it presents the episodes in such a way that
one can truly identify with the situations they face so the
audience has something to talk about in coffee shops too. The
humor is universal. I feel like I'm part of the group every time I
watch it because I feel the different emotions they go
through. Plus, of course, it is so much fun because it's fast-
paced. Every scene and every moment is relative to what is
going to happen next so you don't feel like it is dragging you
onto nothing. Just like how a sitcom should be. Funny!