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Unit 1 Lights, camera, action!
Integrated Skills 第一课时
Lead-in
After watching a movie, will you discuss the plot or your feelings about the movie? How?
Talk with friends
Post WeChat moments
Write comments online
Lead-in
Have you ever written a film review? What elements do you think a film review include?
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Background
A Film Review is a short description of a film. It is written to give a brief description and evaluation of a movie. It gives viewers someone's opinion and recommendation about whether (or not) they should watch a movie.
Background
What's the purpose of writing a film review?
A movie review allows the viewer or anyone to know and understand the whole picture of the movie. In fact, it helps the viewers so much to let them to know if it is really worth to watch that movie.
Background
A successful film review may consist of:
Title, director's name, main actors, type, setting, ...
Main points of plots; general comments on the plot, the acting, character, ...
Recommendation with reasons
Listening
At the school Film Festival, Miss Li, the organizer of the festival, is talking about how to write a film review.
Background
Film Festivals are a great way to showcase new movies that you and your classmates have produced. While most film festivals will take a long time to prepare, they can also be done quickly, and less professionally at the high school level.
Background
Watch a video, you will know the Film Festival better.
Video: student film festival
Question
What do you think about why Miss Li talks about how to write a film review at the school Film Festival?
To teach students how to express their opinions on film.
To increase students' knowledge about the film.
A film review is attractive to young viewers.
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Strategy
Predicting before listening
Predicting helps you become an active listener (It doesn't matter if your prediction is right.). Before you listen, predict the content based on your prior knowledge, the title, vocabulary, and the contexts.
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