| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Writing a Film Review |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 11 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Writing a Film Review
Year 11
English
30 minutes
20
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Film Reviews | 5 min | Discuss the purpose of a film review and its importance in media. Introduce key components: Plot Summary, Analysis, Opinion, Recommendation. |
| 2 | Analysing Sample Reviews | 10 min | Distribute example film reviews. In groups, students identify key components and effective language. Discuss findings in class. |
| 3 | Writing a Film Review | 10 min | Guide students in writing their own film reviews. Encourage use of the structure discussed earlier. Provide support as needed. |
| 4 | Peer Review and Feedback | 5 min | Allow students to swap reviews with a partner for feedback. Encourage constructive criticism focusing on structure and clarity. |
| 5 | Conclusion and Homework Assignment | 5 min | Summarise key points from the lesson. Assign homework: Final draft of film review to be submitted via email by next class. Explain that homework will be checked but not presented in front of the class. |
Assess students based on their participation in discussions and the quality of their written film reviews, following the criteria from the national curriculum for English.