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Write a fair review

Distinguish observation from interpretation and revise criticism using evidence.

B1 · Writing · English · 25 minutes

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Language focus

Past simple; however; it seemed; according to.

Your lesson sequence

  1. 1. Warm-up

    3 min

    Ask: What makes a review trustworthy?

  2. 2. Read for purpose

    5 min

    Read the text once for its main idea. Ask for a one-sentence summary before showing the comprehension questions.

  3. 3. Notice and check

    5 min

    Sort statements into observed events and interpretations. Compare how the first and revised reviews serve future readers.

  4. 4. Communicate

    8 min

    Write a three-sentence review of a fictional service problem. A partner identifies any unsupported claim. Add a response from the business and revise the review without removing accurate criticism.

  5. 5. Reflect and extend

    4 min

    Ask the learner to state one useful expression and one change they made to their answer. Set the specific homework below.

Adapt to your class

1:1: the teacher takes the second role. First model one useful question; then repeat the task with less support and a changed detail.

Answer guidance and teaching notes

  1. Before his meal arrived

    He posted while still waiting for the food. Evidence: paragraph 1.

  2. Wait or cancel the order

    She gave him an estimated wait and the option to cancel. Evidence: paragraph 2.

  3. The staff did not care.

    A claim about staff attitudes goes beyond the event Jonas observed. Evidence: paragraph 3.

  4. The information about the long wait

    He kept the criticism of the wait but added context. Evidence: paragraph 4.

  5. Explain how criticism can become more useful

    It recommends accurate, complete criticism rather than removing negative feedback. Evidence: paragraph 5.

Homework

Revise a fictional negative review. Retain the facts and add context, using 100–140 words.

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