teaching resource

Review Writing Templates Pack

Updated: 19 Mar 2025

Use these review writing templates when reviewing a variety of genres with your students.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 3 - 5

Curriculum

VC2E4LE02

Describe the effects of text structures and language features in a range of literary texts when responding to and sharing opinions <ul> <li>sharing and discussing their understanding of the effects of literary techniques on their appreciation of texts</li> <li>sharing responses to texts, using appropriate language to talk specifically about grammar and literature, for example ‘The use of the noun groups to describe the character really helps to create images for the reader.’</li> <li>using language appropriate for a text, such as ‘flashback’, ‘tension’ and ‘resolution’, when sharing opinions about plot structure</li> </ul>
VC2E5LE02

Form and share opinions on a literary text, using metalanguage to describe relevant literary devices, text structures and language features in a range of literary texts <ul> <li>posing and discussing questions, such as ‘Should characters have behaved as they did?’ and ‘How did the author support or challenge your belief about the characters?’, and beginning to form views about the dilemmas characters face</li> <li>identifying language features such as use of dialogue and rich descriptive language, and presenting an opinion about their effect on readers</li> </ul>

teaching resource

Review Writing Templates Pack

Updated: 19 Mar 2025

Use these review writing templates when reviewing a variety of genres with your students.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 3 - 5

Use these review writing templates when reviewing a variety of genres with your students.

Review Writing Templates – A Guide to Writing Engaging Reviews

These simple review writing templates have been created to help students develop their critical thinking and writing skills with these easy-to-follow templates! This resource includes a structured format for writing a:

Book review
Play review
Activity review
Music review
Art review.

These templates make it easy for students to express their opinions while following a clear format.

Structured Support for Play Reviews and Music Reviews

It’s not just book reviews students can delve into. The Play Review Worksheet helps students analyze key elements of a theatrical performance, including plot, characters, and staging.

Similarly, the Music Review Worksheet guides students in evaluating songs or musical performances based on melody, lyrics, and personal response. These templates encourage students to think critically and provide detailed, thoughtful reviews.

Have students explore and review this range of entertaining elements.

Engaging Review Writing for Any Subject

From books and plays to art and activities, these templates provide a step-by-step structure that ensures students stay on track while writing meaningful reviews. Perfect for classroom assignments, creative writing lessons, or independent projects, this resource helps students organise their thoughts, justify their opinions, and improve their writing skills.

Whether reviewing a novel, a performance, or a creative experience, these Review Writing Templates make the process engaging and accessible!

Download and Explore Review Writing Today!

Use the dropdown menu to choose between the easy to print PDF version or the editable Google Slide version of this resource.

This resource was created by Kendall Britnell, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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Curriculum

VC2E4LE02

Describe the effects of text structures and language features in a range of literary texts when responding to and sharing opinions <ul> <li>sharing and discussing their understanding of the effects of literary techniques on their appreciation of texts</li> <li>sharing responses to texts, using appropriate language to talk specifically about grammar and literature, for example ‘The use of the noun groups to describe the character really helps to create images for the reader.’</li> <li>using language appropriate for a text, such as ‘flashback’, ‘tension’ and ‘resolution’, when sharing opinions about plot structure</li> </ul>
VC2E5LE02

Form and share opinions on a literary text, using metalanguage to describe relevant literary devices, text structures and language features in a range of literary texts <ul> <li>posing and discussing questions, such as ‘Should characters have behaved as they did?’ and ‘How did the author support or challenge your belief about the characters?’, and beginning to form views about the dilemmas characters face</li> <li>identifying language features such as use of dialogue and rich descriptive language, and presenting an opinion about their effect on readers</li> </ul>

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