Film Review Writing Template

How can I use this film review writing template with my kids?

This film review template resource is great for teaching your class how to structure and write a film review analyzing a movie they've watched.

This template helps students write a film review by encouraging them to answer relevant questions about the movies children are watching in the classroom. These include questions about the plot such as "Are there any plot twists?", as well as questions about the characters like "Who are the main characters?". This template also asks children to expand on their opinion of the film by asking things like "What was your favourite part of the film, and why?"

This review template could be used as a 'getting to know you' exercise by encouraging your students to write about their favourite movie, or by having them write their opinion on a movie you have all watched as a class. This resource is also easy to download and print and therefore makes a perfect worksheet for home schooling or extra homework. Have your child watch a film of their choosing and then bring in their filled-out template to discuss in class.

Develop English skills with this writing a review template

As well as helping children to work on their writing and English skills, this resource can also act as an introduction to persuasive writing. It will also help your child learn how to ask questions, first about the movies they are watching in the classroom, and then, more broadly, about other texts and media they come across.

As a result of completing activities such as this, your students will learn how to express their opinions and examine their own likes and dislikes. These are excellent skills to develop both inside and outside of the classroom.

If you are on the lookout for more film review resources, why not take a look at these resources:

• This Film Synopsis Worksheet challenges your child to summarise the plot of a film in 20 words as well as fill out their own storyboards.
• This Film Review Display Poster helps children with their writing by identifying the features of a good book or film review such as a summary of events or their personal opinion.
• If you were looking for more review resources, we also offer a number of resources for book reviews too! This book review resource is perfect for reviewing your children’s reading. Your children can write their review in English or Spanish which makes this resource ideal for integrated learning.

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How to write a film review:

To write a good film review you need to discuss the basic elements which have been listed below:

• Plot - What happens? Are there any plot twists? Did you find the plot interesting?
• Characters - Who are the main characters? Who was your favourite character and why?
• Your opinion - Did you like the film? What was your favourite part and why?
• Recommend - Would you recommend this film to a friend? Why or why not?

Check out the BBC Teach video below for some more tips on review-writing.