Friendly Letter
Review Writing
Remember that word?
Adverbs are your friends
Name that genre!
100

What are 2 ways I can finish a friendly letter?

Sincerely,

Bob


Yours,

Bob


Love,

Bob

100
When writing a review for the IGCSE, how many paragraphs should you have?

3

100

You saw an absolutely beautiful view on your last trip to the mountains. You beautiful that you felt like you couldn't breathe.....

breathtaking

100
What adverb is good for adding more information?

Additionally

100

Harry Potter belongs to which genre?

fantasy

200

In a friendly letter's introduction, what is the first thing you should write?

"How are you?"

"Sorry I haven't written for so long"


200

When you're writing a review, what are 2 ways you can start the introduction?

A question or "last week I ______ with my friend"

200

A character was a bit weird or different in the novel.

Quirky

200

What adverb is good to use before you give your own opinion about something?

Personally

200

A movie about people living in space and meeting aliens would be what genre?

Science Fiction / Sci Fi

300

You are writing a friendly letter where you need to ask your friend to help you throw a party. What is something that you could write as your last sentence?

"Looking forward to your reply!"

"Hope to hear from you soon!"

"Hope you can help!"

300

You are asked to write a review of a new shopping mall in Minhang. What is the first sentence you can write? 

Have you ever wanted to buy delicate and beautiful clothes locally?

The amazing Ziko Mall opened last week in Minhang and it did not disappoint!

300

A novel had a message that made you think deeply

thought-provoking

300

What is a good adverb to use when we are presenting information that is something you already know?

Clearly/Obviously

300

If a book is filled with evil ghosts and supernatural creatures, what genre would this be?

horror

400

You are writing a friendly letter. How can you make the letter personal in the introduction?

"I heard that you ___________. How was it?"

400

Improve this review's first sentence. 

I like reading so I read a new book.  It was called Harry Potter. It was fun.

Last week I read an inspiring and enchanting book called Harry Potter by JK Rowling. 

400

If you ride a rollercoaster or jump out of a plane, what adjective can we use?

thrilling

exhiliarating 

400

If you're being very honest, which adverb is good to use?

Frankly

400

The Boy in Striped Pajamas is what genre?

Historical fiction

500

You are writing a friendly letter to invite your friend to talk about a volunteer group that you joined last summer holiday. Write a suitable transition for the friendly letter in the introduction. Write a full sentence.

The best one wins!

"Anyway, I volunteered with _____ last month and I thought you would like to hear about it since I know you're looking for a way to give back to the community." 

500

You are writing a review of a film you watched. Write a sample conclusion of two sentences.

Overall, it was an exhiliarating film that made me weep at the end. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys unpredictable films with many twists and turns.

500

If a movie, piece of music, or book is the best thing the creator has ever created and everyone things it was amazing, how could we describe it?

masterpiece

500

If I will mention something less important or I am changing topics...which adverb can be used?

Incidentally 

500

What genre is 1984 and Chaos Walking (the second review we read in the book)?

dystopian