ENGLISH 9

WEEK 8 - FOURTH QUARTER

Name: _________________________________ Grade & Section: _________________

Teacher: _______________________________ Date: ____________________________

Learning Competency:
React to lay value judgment on critical issues that demand sound
analysis and call for prompt actions.
Objectives:
To read and analyze the literary text as a means of appreciating other
people and their situations
To understand the importance of writing a play review
To share one’s opinion about the ideas presented in the material viewed
and read
To evaluate a short play review reflecting today’s problem in society

Let’s Understand
A play review is one of the genres that is used for theatrical
critique. The basis of any review is a critical analysis of performance,
movie, or art. The play review is more about the evaluation of production
than the text of the play.
(https://answershark.com/writing/creating-review/how-to-write-play-review.html)

Play Review Writing Steps

Step 1. Start your review with an attention grabber that will make the reader believe that your
review is worth reading. Then, write the description of the play: the title, director, theater,
year of staging, and author of the play. Describe your general impressions about the
play based on your ideas of how good the play looks. Mention at least one or two issues
the play has or has not addressed.

Step 2. If you know some information about the theater building, it will be worth briefly
mentioning. Tell the history of the creation of the play (especially if it’s a classical work
and has been staged in this theater for years). Also, say a few words about the play’s
author and director. Point out whether this play is common or uncommon for the
director’s repertoire. If you have already seen other works of this director, you can
compare them to the current play.

Step 3. Describe the plot, but don’t fall into a detailed description. Keep in mind that all
presented information will serve as evidence for the next parts of the review.

Step 4. Evaluate the performance of the actors. When listing the names of characters, don’t
forget to mention the actors’ names. There is no need to list all the characters and
evaluate them. Choose only those who have played a significant role or just surprised
you.

Step 5. Evaluate the play’s design. Tell about the scenic design and whether it created the
play’s mood. Discuss the work of the costume designer and make-up artist. Tell how
certain costumes influence the overall perception of the performance. Evaluate the

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 sound effects and the work of the sound designer or composer. Also, in this paragraph,
you can discuss the work of choreographers and other special effects that were
presented during the play.

Step 6. Write the analysis of the directing and style. Don’t forget to mention the director’s name
at the beginning of this paragraph. Think about the idea the director tried to deliver to
the audience. Analyze several episodes and describe the original director’s decisions.
Pick several important episodes and evaluate their quality. Tell me if you found that
something was missing or there were confusing moments. A good play should be clear
and understandable for the audience.

Step 7. As a conclusion, describe the significance of your response based on the information
from the previous paragraphs. Don’t disclose any new information, but it will be good
to leave the reader with food for thought. Tell about an epiphany that you had during
or after the play. Share your feelings and tell people why they should see this
performance.
(https://answershark.com/writing/creating-review/how-to-write-play-review.html)

Dos and Don’ts in writing a play review

1. Look at the play’s program
Don't: judge the premise of the play based on your tastes. Your readers can
decide for themselves whether it appeals to them.
Do: consider the goals behind production decisions and be prepared to
evaluate whether the play achieves them.
2. Write a rough draft of the review right after you have seen the production
Don't: make your personal opinion the main feature.
Do: state your opinion honestly, grounded in specific points.

3. Create a strong hook or line to open the review

Don't: write an exciting hook that has nothing to do with the rest of your
review.
Do: take risks with bold statements or an unusual opening.

4. Talk about the acting and directing in paragraph

Don't: discuss an actor's appearance or insult to the point of cruelty.
Do: describe misguided or failed performances honestly

Let’s Apply
Directions: Identity what step in writing a play review is being
described in the following statements.

1. It tells about the scenic design and whether it created the play’s mood.
2. It tells about an epiphany that you had during or after the play.
3. It describes your general impressions about the play based on your ideas of how
good the play looks.
4. It points out whether this play is common or uncommon for the director’s
repertoire.
5. It evaluates the performance of the actors.

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 Let’s Analyze
Directions: Analyze this sample play review. Then, accomplish the checklist
for writing a play review.

Points to Consider Your Your Reason(s)

Response
(Yes/No)
Is the sample play review
interesting to read?
Does the review include a
summary of the play?
Does it give a clear idea of
what the play is about?
Does the play review talk
about the actions of the cast?

Let’s Try (Evaluation)

Directions: Watch a video clip titled, “ A Portrait of the Artist as A
Filipino by Nick Joaquin. Evaluate if the issues shown in the
play reflect today’s problems in society.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzF7tqeepB4

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 Let’s Create
Your final task.

Integrative Performance Task (English, Filipino, Arts)

Subject Most Essential Learning Competencies

English • React to lay value judgment on critical issues that demand sound
analysis and call for prompt actions.
• Analyze literature as a means of valuing other people and their
various circumstances in life

Filipino • Nasusuri ang pinanood na dulang panteatro na naka-video

clip batay sa pamantayan F9PD-IVi-j-60

• Show the influences of the selected Western Classical Play or

MAPEH
(Arts) Opera on Philippine theatrical performance in terms of forms
and content of the story

➢ Your task is to write a short play review after watching the video of the
play, Noli Me Tangere.

GRASPS
Goal Write a short play review about the issue.
Role You are a Grade 9 student who will write a short play review.

Audience Parents, siblings, and subject teacher

Situation Choose one scene from the Noli Me Tangere and write your
short play review.
Product A short play review

Standard Be guided with the criteria for grading to be sent by your

teacher in your group chat.