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review unit for writing classes

Review

 

What is a review?

A review is an informed, descriptive, evaluative opinion about something, written to help others who are interested in learning more about that thing.

 

It seems like everything we buy these days from books to shoes to I-pods has been reviewed online by many people. How valid are their opinions? What makes a useful review? Why is evaluative thinking/writing important?

 

What should I write about?

You will practice different types of evaluative thinking and writing during this unit and will ultimately produce a 2-3 page (500-750 word) review of

  • a restaurant
  • some type of gear
  • a cd
  • a film

You should choose something about which you can say a lot and to which you have easy access (i.e. you own the cd or dvd or piece of gear, you’ve eaten at the restaurant before and can go there again this weekend, etc.). You should not choose something you adore (your favorite movie of all time) because a credible review also brings up negatives. Gushing reviews are boring.

 

Goals/outcomes/tasks:

  • read examples of various types of reviews written for various audiences
  • generate lists of components inferred from well-written reviews you’ve read
  • continue our work on precise description
  • explore the possibilities and power available in evaluation words
  • continue our focus on assessing and meeting the audience’s needs

 

Schedule

Oct     

15            introduce unit—discuss evaluative words and connotations

16        reading due: “Let’s Ski Korea” 291-99. Make a list of 10 evaluative words used in it.

17            readings due:

            http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/146377-oasis-dig-out-your-soul

            http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/23226252/review/23306229/dig_out_your_soul

            http://www.rootsmilwaukee.com/pages/press.html

            For the 2 Oasis reviews, list 5 evaluative & descriptive words/phrases for each.

            For the restaurant review excerpts for Roots, list 10 from the total set of excerpts.

           

20        due: comparative analysis of 2 reviews of the type you plan to write, with copies of the reviews. Small groups collate necessary components and methods for each type.

21        write practice review: lunch or backpack.

22        group PR practice reviews.

23        draft real reviews BRING WHAT YOU NEED TO  CLASS

24(1/2 day)continue drafting real reviews           

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