Apply it to Review:
Model clinic
Compare a draft with a stronger version.
Less effective: The book was exciting and I liked it.
More effective: The shifting narrators keep the mystery alive, though the final chapter resolves the clues too quickly. Readers who enjoy plot puzzles may still find it rewarding.
Specific evaluation helps readers decide.
How the text works
Purpose, shape and language.
Purpose: Help an audience judge a book, film, product or experience
Common forms: Book, film, game, exhibition, restaurant
Typical structure: Identify the work → brief overview → evaluate features → recommendation
Language features: Evaluative adjectives; present tense; examples; comparatives; verdict language
Tone and register: Engaging and evaluative; register ranges from conversational to formal publication style.
Teaching guidance
Use a spoiler-free summary. Support each judgement with one concrete feature or example.
Quick learner checklist
- □ The opening makes the purpose clear: Help an audience judge a book, film, product or experience.
- □ Each part has a clear place and moves the reader towards the purpose.
- □ The language features, tone and level of formality fit the reader and situation.
- □ I have checked the details, paragraphing and punctuation before sharing.