Tony Gunstone
Anthony Gunstone - TP8 Lesson Plan - Writing - A Film Review - Per-Intermediate level
Anthony Gunstone - TP8 Lesson Plan - Writing - A Film Review
Per-Intermediate level
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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To provide product writing practice of a Film Review in the context of "Hidden Treasure" The main aims of this lesson on writing a film review for pre-intermediate students are as follows: 1. To introduce students to the structure and language features of a film review. 2. To provide practice in writing a succinct review of a film they have seen, focusing on relevant grammar, lexis, and functional language. 3. To develop students' writing skills by guiding them through the process of producing a coherent and concise film review. 4. To enhance students' ability to analyze and apply the necessary language components for writing a review. 5. To engage students in peer reviewing and feedback to promote collaborative learning and improvement in writing skills.
Subsidiary Aims
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To provide product writing practice of a Film Review in the context of "Hidden Treasure" The sub-aims of the lesson on writing a film review for pre-intermediate students include the following: 1. To familiarize students with the layout and structure of a film review, including its different sections such as an introduction, plot summary, and opinion. 2. To identify and practice the language needed for writing a film review, such as descriptive adjectives, opinion phrases, connectors, and other relevant lexis and grammar. 3. To provide students with a checklist for self-assessment and encourage them to independently review their own writing, focusing on the specific language and structural elements required for a film review. 4. To engage students in providing and receiving peer feedback, facilitating collaboration and offering opportunities for improvement in their writing skills.
Procedure (45-55 minutes)
Engage students with a brief discussion about their favorite films and what makes a good movie. This contextualizes the lesson and generates interest in the topic.
Show students an example of a film review "Hidden Treasure" Highlighting key sections and language used. Discuss the layout and language features.
a. Students identify the different sections of a film review, such as introduction, plot summary, and opinion. b. Students identify the language needed in a film review, such as adjectives to describe the movie, opinion phrases, and connectors.
Students individually write their own film review, applying the concepts and language features discussed.
Students share their reviews with the class, and I, the teacher provide delayed error correction and feedback on common language issues.
