1. For just about anything

2.  The review should be relatively short with opinions delivered in a clear, concise manner.  The factual material must be correct. Check all facts pertaining to the item being reviewed. Do not make up details.  The review should be firm and assertive. A reviewer must have a strong opinion.

3.  The reviewer is entitled to whatever opinion he or she has of the work, be it positive or negative, but the opinion must be supported with details and examples.  The reviewer should establish a voice, tone and personal style that make the review interesting.  Reviews are personal and factual; use “I” infrequently

4.  TITLE – Factual and Interesting  First Paragraph ◦ Should clearly state the title of the thing being reviewed (movie, book, restaurant, etc.) ◦ Should have a clear opinion stated about it – was it a good experience you’re about to describe, or a poor one?

5.  Second Paragraph ◦ Should be a VERY short summary ◦ Should be no more than 2-3 sentences, and should NEVER say the ending (for book or movie). ◦ May want to mention specifics (actors, places, etc.) ◦ Make sure the summary has a purpose

6.  Other Body Paragraphs ◦ More detail about the review, such as:  Best/worst moments  An image or scene that was powerful  Who might enjoy this thing (book, movie, etc.) and why  Ways this relates to other experiences or memories

7.  Conclusion Paragraph ◦ Costs/location ◦ A final rating (perhaps out of 10) ◦ A reminder of whether you are encouraging people to go or watch or stay away

8. Diary Entry

9. W rite in the past tense and in... “Chronological Order” To help the reader empathise with you Use pronouns such as... I, We, Us, We’re a aa and I’m. They help to make the reader feel part of the text.

10. Firstly…. Following on from … Following on from … Next, I … Next, I … Eventually, I … Eventually, I … Some time later … Some time later … Afterwards, I … Afterwards, I … Finally … Finally …

11. Detailed Description You need to add lots of detailed information relating to people, places, events & objects. Remember to include your personal thoughts and feelings about these things. By doing so, your writing will be more appealing to the reader.

12. Familiar - Everyday Events Write about ordinary, daily things that everybody does at some time.. – BUT – Do try to write about them using a completely different angle or slant. For example – Brushing your teeth while sitting on a deserted island beach, watching the Ocean crash loudly against the rocks.

13. Explain Why.... Help your reader to understand your moods. By explaining your different Emotions a aa and Feelings – –– – the reader will be able to... VISUALIZE a aa and put themselves in your shoes. So, if you are sad – explain why you are sad. Similarly, if you are happy – explain why you are feeling in such a way.

14. Top Tip 1 – Top Tip 1 – Write in Chronological Order ( Using the past tense ) Top Tip 2 – Top Tip 2 – Detailed Description Top Tip 3 – Top Tip 3 – Familiar – Everyday Events Top Tip 4 – Top Tip 4 – Explain Why

15. Essay

16.  Introduction: ◦ 3-5 sentences ◦ Thesis = main idea. LAST SENTENCE  Body paragraphs (good idea to have three) ◦ Each body paragraph should start with a topic NOT an example. ◦ Examples (2 or 3) are included WITHIN the body paragraph ◦ Concluding sentence. DO NOT END your paragraph with an example/detail

17.  Conclusion: ◦ 3-5 sentences. 1 or 2 sentences DOES NOT = a conclusion ◦ Restate your main ideas (3 body paragraphs) in one sentence or a couple of sentences ◦ DO NOT ADD ANY DETAILS OR EXAMPLES that were not included in the body of your essay ◦ End your conclusion with a thought-provoking sentence

18. Debate Speech

19.  I agree/ disagree…………  In my opinion…………….  I am in favor of…………  To be honest…………….  That is your opinion. My opinion is that………….  However…………  On the other hand……………

20.  Acknowledge the audience in some way  Get the audiences’ attention (like by using an interesting fact, statistic, or funny story)  State what the topic is of the debate  State your position (your central idea or purpose)  Briefly identify the main points  Make your audience interested in what you have to say  Rhetorical questions (questions that you don’t expect an answer for)  Address your audience every few paragraphs or so

21.  Answer the prompt/stimulus with the text type that you are MOST familiar/comfortable with  Another topic might be more interesting, but it may have a text type that you’ve never written or at least haven’t practiced a lot

22. Letter

25.  True. “possible he was not born in 1889”  False. “She died in 1928…Charlie…then a commercial success”  False. “First took to the stage…in 1894”  False. “as the newspaper boy…in Sherlock Holmes”  False. “Chaplin and Laurel shared a room in a boarding house”  SKIP

26.  Exercise 37 (page 79-80)  Exercise 80 (page 162-163)  Exercise 81 (page 164-166)