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RESOURCES

This page includes supporting resources on writing film reviews suitable for both primary and secondary teaching. For schools and colleges wishing to film their entries, there is also guidance on presenting a review ‘to camera’ along with some examples. We hope that using the resources will engage your students with critical thinking and the process of review writing and will encourage them to enter the Young Film Critic competition.

RESOURCES FOR 4-7 AGE RANGE: MINI FILM FAN

A set of Teachers’ Notes with suggested activities for exploring the use of posters and visual imagery in film.

RESOURCES FOR 7-11 AGE RANGE

Teachers’ Notes outline how film review activities fit with Literacy, Citizenship and Modern Foreign Languages teaching and learning at Key Stage 2. The student activity pack explores how to write an engaging film review.

RESOURCE FOR 11-14 & 15-19 AGE RANGE

Teachers’ Notes indicate the relevance of film reviews within English, Media and Film Studies teaching at Key Stages 3-5. Student activities encompass researching, planning and writing a quality film review.

FILMING A REVIEW: TOP TIPS

Tips for filming reviews and submitting video entries

Also, be sure to look at previous winners’ entries in the Gallery

Finally, why not download a competition flyer for Primary or Secondary for your staffroom or classroom?