Extended Writing - Media How to write a film review to a high standard

Objective Write a critical review of a substantial text taking account of the context in which it was written and the likely impact on its intended audience. Write a critical review of a substantial text taking account of the context in which it was written and the likely impact on its intended audience. Write a critical review of a film text taking account of the fact that it is a film of a book. Consider also the likely impact on its audience. Write a critical review of a film text taking account of the fact that it is a film of a book. Consider also the likely impact on its audience.

Lord of The Rings Look at the example Look at the example Read paragraphs 1 – 4 Read paragraphs 1 – 4 Text level features? Text level features? Sentence and word level features? Sentence and word level features?

Define the conventions Text Level Features In paragraphs of continuous prose. In paragraphs of continuous prose. Can be divided into chunks according to what it is about e.g. first four paragraphs are about his relationship with the book Can be divided into chunks according to what it is about e.g. first four paragraphs are about his relationship with the book Has a one line teaser to start Has a one line teaser to start

Define the conventions Sentence Level Features Uses connecting sentences at start of paragraph to link back to ideas stated earlier e.g. This was in the 1960s Uses connecting sentences at start of paragraph to link back to ideas stated earlier e.g. This was in the 1960s Use connectives like however to contrast or balance ideas Use connectives like however to contrast or balance ideas Long sentences with semi-colons and hyphens to create relaxed style. Long sentences with semi-colons and hyphens to create relaxed style.

Define the conventions Word Level Features My own - Uses personal words to show anecdotal style My own - Uses personal words to show anecdotal style upteenth - slang - again to suggest personal style upteenth - slang - again to suggest personal style Uses many proper nouns - name dropping or establishing where his opinions came from Uses many proper nouns - name dropping or establishing where his opinions came from

Demonstrate how to write For months last year I stood by in amazement as my little brother read all four Harry Potter books - and then read them again - and again. In the end I had to give in.

Shared writing Shared writing Supported paired work Supported paired work Guided/independent work Guided/independent work

Plenary What is it for? What is it for? How should it be done? How should it be done? How long should it be? How long should it be?