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What Did You Think? — Writing a Film Review | Common Core Lesson

Learn how to write a simple film review in English! A beginner writing lesson for Common Core students, using everything learned in Unit 4, with Arabic help and a fun quiz.

You have learned so many entertainment words! Now let’s use them to write something fun: a film review, telling other people what you thought of a film.

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What Is a Film Review?

A film review tells other people about a film and shares your opinion of it. A simple review has four parts:

Review Structure
1. Name of the film → 2. What it’s about → 3. Your opinion → 4. Would you recommend it?


مراجعة الفيلم تخبر الآخرين عن الفيلم وتشارك رأيك فيه. تتكون من 4 أجزاء: اسم الفيلم، ما يتحدث عنه، رأيك، وهل توصي به.
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Useful Phrases

Here are phrases that help you write a clear, interesting review:

Useful Phrases
I really enjoyed…The film is about…My favorite part was…I would recommend it because…

💡 Easy Tip

Remember the feeling words from the last lesson — “exciting,” “funny,” “boring” — they are perfect for reviews!


هذه عبارات تساعدك على كتابة مراجعة واضحة وممتعة: “I really enjoyed…” (استمتعت كثيرا بـ…)، “I would recommend it because…” (أوصي به لأن…).
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A Model Review

Read this example review. Notice how it follows the four-part structure:

Model Review

Titanic.
This film is about a love story on a ship. I really enjoyed it. My favorite part was the music. I would recommend it because it’s exciting and romantic.


اقرأ هذه المراجعة النموذجية ولاحظ كيف تتبع الأجزاء الأربعة: اسم الفيلم، الموضوع، الرأي، ثم التوصية.
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Now Write Your Own!

Think of a film you have watched, and write your own short review. Use the structure and phrases above!

Your Writing Plan
Name of film → What it’s about → Your opinion → Recommend or not, and why


فكر في فيلم شاهدته، واكتب مراجعتك الخاصة. استخدم البنية والعبارات أعلاه: اسم الفيلم، الموضوع، رأيك، وهل توصي به ولماذا.
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Test Yourself!

  1. A film review usually starts with the ___ of the film.

  2. “The film ___ about a love story.”

  3. “I would ___ it because it’s exciting.”

  4. A good review always includes your ___.

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