Discussion
In pairs or groups, discuss the following questions:
- What makes a movie a "good movie"? Be specific and discuss the following components of a film:
- cast (actors)
- performance (acting)
- plot (story)
- script
- director
- costumes and set
- special effects
- cinematography
- What is an example of a good movie? Why do you think so?
- What is an example of a mediocre or disappointing movie? Why do you think so?
Writing
Your assignment for this unit is to write a movie review. Here is the structure that you should follow:
Paragraph One: Summary
- Introduce
- Give the title and the name/s of the main actor/s.
- You may also want to include the director's name and the genre of film.
- Summarize
- Include the main points of the story without giving too much detail.
- Be objective: do not include your opinion.
Paragraph Two: Evaluation
- Give your opinion
- Was it a good movie or a disappointing movie? Did it have strong points and weak points?
- Support your opinion by including specific details about the acting, story, special effects, music, etc.
Writing Tip
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