Writing
Scaffolding Genre-exploring Activity
These two reviews compare similar honey products. They describe the same characteristics of honey: colour, aroma, texture, and taste. The descriptions show contrasts, or differences, in the products.
Both reviewers mention facts and opinions. One is too complimentary. The review is so overly positive that it sounds like an advertisement. The second review is very critical. Ivan sounds almost entirely negative.
Scan both reviews for words that are positive or negative about the characteristics of the honey. Fill in the blanks with combinations of descriptive words: adjectives and adverbs.
The first one is an example.
Positive Compliments
tasty
Answer: very tasty
aroma
Answer: really light floral aroma
neither
Answer: neither too firm
nor
Answer: nor too runny
a colour
Answer: such a golden colour
honey is
Answer: honey is so pure
but
Answer: but not too clear
bee pollen
Answer: just enough nutritious bee pollen
a sweetener
Answer: such a healthy sweetener
colour
Answer: beautiful colour
with layers of flavour
Answer: naturally sweet with layers of flavour
Negative Criticisms
It's
Answer: It's too clear
This product tastes
Answer: This product tastes too grassy
This one is
Answer: This one is really hard
The texture is
Answer: The texture is very sugary
The liquid honey is
Answer: The liquid honey is too runny
It flowed
Answer: It flowed so fast
Review 1
Review 2
