One of the characteristics of an excellent review is its ability to convince readers. A good review does more than simply describe a product, place, service or event. It persuades readers that it is (or is not) worth their time and money. Unfortunately, some SPM 1119/2 candidates who are proficient in the language write reviews that sound flat and unconvincing. For example: The café is good. The food is delicious. I like it. Although these sentences are grammatically correct,

One of the biggest challenges in teaching review writing is helping students move beyond simple comments such as "The movie is good." or "The restaurant is nice." While these statements express an opinion, they do little to convince readers. Since the communicative purpose of a review is to inform, evaluate and persuade, students need to learn how to describe products, places, events and experiences vividly and convincingly. Fortunately, becoming descriptive is a skill that c