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Thumbs Up For Movie Reviews

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If your class loves movies, this lesson is sure to interest them. After discussing the purpose and structure of movie reviews, young writers compose a movie review and discuss why people may read a review before they go see a film. The lesson plan addresses genre, plot, special effects, costumes, and themes, making it a good resource for a literary analysis unit.

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3rd - 8th
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English Language Arts
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1 day
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