1、Integrated skills Unit 1 Teacher：Date： Objectives 1 2 3 4 Acquire knowledge about film review and its characteristics Analyze a film review using the new knowledge Discuss the film they would like to write about Write a film review 1. Do you know what a film review is? Lead-in 2. Did reading a film
2、review ever encourage you to see the film? Lead-in Miss Li, the organizer of school Film Festival, is talking about how to write a film review. Listen and finish the exercises below. Film review (1)_ _ about the film Information about (2) _ _ _ (3)_ of the film Whether you recommend the film or not.
3、 Basic information the films setting and storyline Your opinion Listening listen to Miss Lis introduction again and complete the notes below. Writing a film review Dos Give the name of the film, the directors name and the names of (1)_ Give information about when and where the film is set and what h
4、appens in the film. Include details about the avtion, characters, music or (2)_ Use lose of interesting adjectives Describe (3)_ that you think might enjoy the film the main actors special effects the type of person Writing a film review Donts Dont say what happened (4)_ of the film Dont make the re
5、ader (5) _ what you think Dont give your opinion without (6)_. at the end guess supporting it with examples Read the film review of The Kings Speech below and try to understand its structure. TitleTitle A film reviewA film review Basic information Basic information about the filmabout the film Setti
6、ng and Setting and storylinestoryline Your opinion of the Your opinion of the filmfilm Whether you recommend Whether you recommend the film or notthe film or not 2. Read again and highlight what details are included based on A2. ReadingReading Basic information about the film Name of the film Name o
7、f director Names of main actors The awards of the film Setting and storyline When, where, who, what happens No information of the ending Your opinion of the film Acting, characters, special effects Use of interesting adjectives Whether you recommend the film or not Title A film review Basic informat
8、ion about the film Name of the film Name of director Names of main actors The awards of the film Setting and storyline When where who what happens No information of the ending Your opinion of the film Acting characters special effects Use of interesting adjectives Whether you recommend the film or n
9、ot Is the reader likely to see this filmThe Kings Speech, after reading this film review? Why (not)? Discussion Discuss the film you are going to review. Use the following expressions to help you. What types of film is it? Who are the director and the main actors? When and where is the film set? Wha
10、t is the storyline of the film? What is your opinion of the film?(Consider the storyline, acting, characters, music and special effects.) Who do you thik would be like the film? Expressions Talking about feelings I felt inspired/excited/frighted after watching I was really confused about the plot of
11、 I was absolutely fed up with the special effects of I couldnt stand I was especially pleased with I wasnt happy about appealed to me/didnt appeal to me because Writing a film review Planning your writing lLearning about the text type A film review is a report that expresses an opinion about a film.
12、 The purpose of a film review is to give information to the potential audience so that they can decide whether or not they want to watch the film. lLearning about the structure When writing a film review, you can follow the structure below Start by giving basic information about the film. Provide in
13、formation about the storyline. Give your opinion of the film. State clearly whether you recommend the film or not. lLearning about the language Use adjectives, either positive or negative, to make your description more vivid and interesting, e.g. amazing/terrible, exciting/boring, original/unorigina
14、l. Check your writing Remember to check your writing after you finish and exchange drafts between you and your partner. Pay attention to the following aspects: p Punctuation p Choice of words p spelling p Style (formal/informal) p Grammar p Structure Self-review Does your film review contain all the
15、 necessary parts? Is your opinion of the film supported by enough evidence? How can you improve your writing? Peer-review What does your partner think of the information and the opinion you give? How can you improve your writing? PresentationPresentation H O M E W O R K Polish up your film review Preview Forrest Gump THANK YOU B2U1 integrated skills TEACHER: DATE:
