Movie Review

Description

Whether you have a reluctant writer who is easily overwhelmed by writing assignments or a terrific writer who deserves a fun break from the ordinary… grab a bowl of popcorn – IT’S MOVIE TIME!

Included

• Movie Review Form for Older Elementary Students and Middle School Students – The student can use this form like a worksheet to guide note-taking during the movie. Sections include: title, genre, setting, characters, main events, favorite quote, likes, dislikes, rating, and additional notes.
• Themed Writing Paper – Themed writing paper is included for students who would like an option other than regular-ruled paper for writing the paper’s draft or final copy.
• Student Writing Guide – This short guide breaks the paper down by paragraphs to help the student structure thoughts and feel less overwhelmed. It is intended to be a guide, not a requirement. A list of general tips for improved writing has also been included to help jump start the student toward quality writing
• Movie Review Form for Younger Elementary Students – A colorful form is included for younger students with short writing prompts and artistic spots for sharing what the movie is about.

Benefits Skills

• Note-taking Practice – Let’s face it, taking notes on a movie is more fun than taking notes during a seminar, so why not have fun while developing this skill.
• Speed Improvement
  Jotting down ideas and information during a quickly progressing movie requires (or at least encourages) quicker writing and thinking.
• Guidance
  This resource is set up to help guide the student naturally through paying attention to the movie, chunking information, and articulating their thoughts.