Copy of writing a review about a tv series
upper intermediate level
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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To provide process writing practice of a review in the context of a popular television series
Subsidiary Aims
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To provide gist reading practice using a text about reviews and criticism vocabulary in the context of television series review
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To provide speaking and discussion about television series types, and make comments about the reviews written during the class.
Procedure (38-49 minutes)
Ss are given a reading text, a review about a once very popular tv series "The magnificent century) After skim reading for 2 min. the students are asked to guess what it is about and what the lesson will be about in this class.
The ss are asked to read the text again and note down the items the review has. (5 min.) Wc discussion regarding review fields (ex. setting, characters, storyline, the writers own opinions about the series.) The items are written on the board for w/c to see, brainstorming type- not erased.
The Ss are asked to brainstorm about tv series genres. They will learn new vocabulary here regarding tv series. This will prepare to the main aim, writing task.
The S-s are put into groups. They are asked to start writing a review about a popular tv series. Every 5 min. the Ss are asked to swap the paper they are writing on, so that they can continue writing what the person sitting on their right has started. After 2 swaps, each S must have written on 3 different reviews, at first starting, then writing the main body, then concluding. Once the time is up, wc fb regarding how the activity was and questions about how their original start turned out to be.
The Ss will read what they originally started working on. They will habe 5 min. to correct and review their friends work. Wc feedback as to what makes a successful review.