RW 11_12_Unit 15_Lesson 1_Critique_ Purpose, Audience, and Features.pptx

Reading and Writing Skills

1. Lesson 1 Critique: Purpose, Audience, and Features

2. Identify the unique features of and requirements in composing texts that are useful across disciplines: book review or article critique (EN11/12RWS-IVdg-12.1). 1

3. distinguish between a critique and a review in terms of purpose, audience, and features; and apply tips on how to write a critique and a review.

4. What makes a material effective in achieving its purpose?

5. Accomplish the first two columns of the K-W-L chart below. After learning about the critique from the discussion in this lesson, accomplish the third column. What I k now about writing a critique What I w ant to learn about writing a critique What I l earned about writing a critique

6. Review What analysis techniques can you recall from your previous lessons? What factors would you consider when deciding if a work is good or not?

7. Critique an in-depth analysis of a particular work of art or a literary work argumentative in nature presents arguments about whether or not a certain work is good aims to persuade readers to ponder more about the work from the writer’s perspective

8. Critique usually written by an expert on the matter uses a critical approach or theory to evaluate a certain work may tackle either specific components of a work or its overall aesthetics has a specific audience often read by readers who have a similar educational or professional background as the author

9. Critique subjective written from the writer’s perspective critical of the work being examined and questions the validity and accuracy of the information presented and looking at it from a certain perspective

10. Features of a Critique A critique is comprehensive. It contains a thorough discussion or analysis of the material. For every claim presented by the author, he or she clearly explains it and supports it with evidence. A critique uses a specific approach or theory. A writer makes his or her observations and claims about the text based on the theory then cites portions of it as support.

11. Features of a Critique A critique can have an objective tone. Although the writer can be influenced by culture, social environment, and experiences, he or she can use an impartial tone to express his or her claims. Using the third-person point of view, for instance, allows the writer to put the focus on the critique rather than on himself or herself.

12. Features of a Critique A critique uses formal language. The writer observes proper grammar, punctuation, and capitalization, among others. He or she makes sure that words or terms are correctly used, and he or she avoids using incomplete sentences or fragments.

13. Features of a Critique A critique uses credible references. Each argument in a critique should be well supported. The evidence or supporting details should come from reliable sources.

14. Tips in Writing a Critique

15. The following are some tips that can help you write a critique with ease: Read, watch, or listen to the material more than once. Some concepts may not be clear to you at first, so reading, watching, or listening to the material for a few times can give you some clarity. At first, do it for pleasure, then be critical in the succeeding times.

16. Develop an outline. List the major points and the supporting ideas in an appropriate logical order. The outline will be your guide as you write the critique.

17. Develop compelling claims. Look at the material from different perspectives. Avoid presenting statements that are universally acknowledged as right or wrong. In a narrative, for instance, the protagonist is viewed as a hero because he freely gives to the poor what he has stolen from the rich. A possible counterclaim is “Giving to the poor does not justify his wrongdoings, such as stealing.” This statement allows the readers to question the morality of the protagonist.

18. Present balanced information. A good critique acknowledges not only the strengths and weaknesses of a material but also recognizes possible counterarguments from the readers. Its assumptions should be well supported. Observe a logical structure. The standard structure of a critique includes an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.

19. Introduction Indicate the objectives and significance. Include some relevant information, such as: The creator (writer or director) The major elements of the work (major characters, cast, and the like) The publication or released date The version or edition (if there are other versions or editions of the work) The publisher or the producer

20. Body Summary Review/Critique Analyze the material using an approach or a theory and present your arguments or counterarguments. Use an appropriate organizational pattern (comparison and contrast, problem–solution, cause and effect, advantages and disadvantages, etc.) to present your ideas.

21. Conclusion State the intended scholarly or literary value of the reviewed material. Restate the points or claims and present any recommendation. List the benefits for its potential audience.

22. Cite sources. Acknowledging any information from another author is an important practice to avoid committing plagiarism.

23. Picturing Don Quixote (An Excerpt) Rachel Schmidt

24. Guide Questions What is the critique about? How do the illustrations support the original idea of Cervantes for Don Quixote ? What is the author of the critique’s stand on the illustrations? What is the purpose of this critique? Who might be the audience of this critique?

25. Answer the following writing prompts. Why is it important to identify the purpose and audience of the critique? Despite the critique being subjective, or written in the author’s perspective, why is it important that it be written in an objective voice? How can one achieve this? Go back to a previous short story or poem that you took up in class. Write a short critique about it. Use a theory previously taken up in class and back up your critique with research if necessary.

26. Criteria Beginning (0–1 point) Developing (2–3 points) Accomplished (4–5 points) Score Content/ Substance The prompt was not answered well; many details are missing. The prompt is answered well, but some details are missing. The prompt is answered completely; enough and appropriate details are given. Organization The progression of ideas is unclear and illogical. The progression of ideas is somewhat clear and logical. The progression of ideas is clear and logical.

27. Criteria Beginning (0–1 point) Developing (2–3 points) Accomplished (4–5 points) Score Unity The sentences do not flow smoothly from one to another. Many details in the text are not related to the topic. The sentences flow fairly smoothly from one to another, but a detail is not related to the topic. The sentences flow smoothly from one to another. All the given details are related to the topic. Language (spelling, mechanics, grammar, and word choice) The number of language errors makes the response incomprehensible. There are a few language errors, but these do not greatly affect the sense of the response. There are almost no language errors. Score:

28. When thinking of critiques, one would most likely think of critiques of literary works and works of art. However, one could also critique other subjects as well, such as politics and society. Why do you think it is important to be critical and discerning not just of various media but also of other information affecting our daily lives? Values Integration

29. Find a partner. Find a novel that you have both read. You do not necessarily have to like the novel. Write individual critiques about your chosen novel. Compare your points of view on the novel by discussing your critiques with your partner.

30. Summarize your discussion and share it with the rest of the class. After the activity, answer the following questions: How did you and your partner agree on the novel of your choice? What is the importance of knowing how to look at a text through different perspectives when analyzing and critiquing?

31. Assignment Look for a sample critique online. Write a paragraph with 8 to 10 sentences identifying the critique’s purpose, audience, and any of the features of a critique that it successfully uses. Print both the critique and your output to present in class.

32. Criteria Score Content (The output states the purpose, audience, and features of the chosen online critique.) 5 pts. Organization (Logical progression of details/events; clear transitions between ideas) 3 pts. Language (Use of proper spelling, mechanics, grammar, and word choice) 2 pts. Score : /10