Writing
Time to write!
Writing a review
Level: B1
By the end of the activity, you will be able to:
1. Identify the structure and features of a place review.
2. Use appropriate vocabulary and expressions to describe opinions.
3. Write a structured review of a place (real or imagined).
4. Revise and edit their own and their peers' writing.
Through this lesson, you are going to write a webpage review.
Let's get started.
Look at these 2 TripAdvisor reviews. Are they good or bad?
Answer these questions:
What do you notice about these reviews?
What makes a good or bad review?
Would you trust these reviews? Why/why not?
Parts of a review
USEFUL PHRASES
Introduction
- I recently visited/ explored…
- I had the opportunity to visit…
- Let me share my thoughts on…
Negative Expressions
I was disappointed with…
- It fell short of my expectations in…
- I found it lacking in…
Recommendation:
- I highly recommend…
- I strongly recommend this place because…
- I would suggest…
- If you enjoy…, you'll definitely like…
Positive expressions
I was impressed by…
- The highlight for me was…
- It exceeded my expectations in…
Overall Opinion
- In conclusion…
- To sum up…
- All in all…
Comparisons
- In comparison to…, I found…
- Unlike…, this was…
- When compared to…, this stood out as…
Taken from TeacherJulieta https://teacherjulieta.com/2024/01/05/how-to-write-a-review-of-a-place/
Complete this activity to check comprehension.
Let's write
Steps to begin
Planning
Choose a place from your city and complete the mind map to get an idea before writing.
Drafting
Write your first draft in 120-150 words. Use the ideas from the mind map and the useful expression provided at the beginning.
Peer-assessment
Change your draft with your partner and evaluate it with the checklist.
Final version
Look at your classmate's comment and write your final version.
Upload to the Padlet link.
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