Newspaper Reviews

English Language
DECEMBER Holiday Homework 2013
Newspaper / Magazine Reviews

Complete three reviews of newspaper / magazine articles using the given template. A sample review has been attached for your reference.
All articles should be on one of the topics below and topics should not repeat.
Transport
Equality
Rich-poor Gap
Science
Technology
Culture
Natural Disaster
Ageing Population
Teenage Issues
Education
You may use print and non-print articles. Articles should be dated no earlier than October 2013.
Your reviews should be typed out. Articles used must be included in your reviews. For print articles, include the original article in your reviews. For non-print articles, please print them out with your review.
Please print out your reviews for submission.
Deadline: 1st English lesson in Term 1 2014

review template
Name & index no.

Class

Topic(s)

Title of article

Date of article

Source

Issue(s)
Summary of main concern(s) of the article

Points of view
Perspectives of the people concerned (give at least 2 perspectives)

Consequences
Possible negative & positive effects of the issue(s)

Evidence / Data
Statistics, examples, anecdotes, etc.

Vocabulary
Useful words & phrases related to the issue

Personal Opinion
Your personal view on the issue

Sample Review
Name & index no.
Jean Grey (10)
Class
3S4
Topic(s)
Food & Health, Media
Title of article
14 F&B firms pledge to curb ads aimed at kids
Date of article
October 30, 2012
Source
The Straits Times

Issue(s)
Summary of main concern(s) of the article
Obesity is on the rise in Singapore and it is believed that advertising influences what children choose to eat. The Singapore government has introduced an initiative to stop advertising unhealthy foods to children from January 1 2013 in order to fight obesity.
Points of view
Perspectives of the people concerned (give at least 2 perspectives)
Health Promotion Board (HPB) chief