Compose an

independent critique
of a chosen selection
Quarter 3 Week 4
2022-2023
 Objectives
 Identify the steps in writing a
critique
 Exercise close reading by
making annotations
 Use the different writing
techniques in composing a
critique

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 What I Know (Activity 1)
Complete the sentences below by guessing the words. The first and last letter
of each word are given as clues. Write your answers in a whole sheet of paper.

1. There are certain misconceptions about c _ _ _ _ _ _ l t _ _ _ _ _ _ g.

2. People assume that it refers to simply finding f _ _ _ t.
3-4. However, it centers on exercising a level of r _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ e,
intelligent j _ _ _ _ _ _ t.
5-7. It enables you to w _ _ _ h the merits of a matter as opposed to
blindly f _ _ _ _ _ _ _ g or d _ _ _ _ _ _ g.

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 What I Know (Activity 1)
Complete the sentences below by guessing the words. The first and last letter
of each word are given as clues. Write your answers in a whole sheet of paper.

8-11. Writing a c _ _ _ _ _ _ e is one way to apply critical thinking in

response to a b _ _ k, f _ _ m, e _ _ _ _ _ t, or any kind of creative
work.

12-15. In a critique, a writer d _ _ _ _ _ _ _ s the item being critiqued,

and f _ _ _ _ y evaluates its s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ s and w _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ s.

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 • A critique as a form of academic

Critique writing could be applied in

analyzing various materials such as
arts, literary works, research, and
media articles. One example of it is
a movie review.
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 • It is an evaluative analysis where

Critique the text is examined closely and its

strengths and weaknesses are
appraised.

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In writing a critique,
follow these steps:
1. Read and understand the text thoroughly
Choose a particular point of view for reading the text and use that lens’ focal points and questions to make
sense of the text. Make notes and explain the text as you go along so that you have plenty of materials for the next
step

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In writing a critique,
follow these steps:
1. Read and understand the text thoroughly
Take a look at the table below:

Lines from the text Notes/Annotation

High school students like us, who are mostly “I think the author is also a Grade 10 student
teenagers, find many ways to express ourselves. because of the pronoun “us.” “How does the
author express herself?”

* In the table above, the reader jots down a comment and a question as he/she reads the
selection. This is an example of close reading technique that will deepen your recalling
abilities and further understanding of the text.
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In writing a critique,
follow these steps:
2. Structure your critique

Summary of Critical
Introduction Conclusion
the Work evaluation

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Framework for Writing a Critique
Introduction
• This is a short section where you must identify the title and
author of the work, briefly describe the context that informs the
creation of the work, and state your thesis, or the overall
evaluation of the work – what you feel its goal is and whether
or not it succeeded at that. The evaluation may be positive,
negative, or mixed, but there must be an evaluative stand. A
neutral or pointless evaluation is not much of a critique.

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Framework for Writing a Critique
Introduction
• Example

(1)The nature of a human being is considered to be an abstract concept.

Humans behave in a complex way that is always viewed to be ambiguous,
unpredictable, and enigmatic. Part of human nature is the hunger for
knowledge…
(2)… Victor, the protagonist in Shelley’s Frankenstein portrays the three
Jungian archetypes namely shadow, anima, and persona.

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Framework for Writing a Critique
Summary of the Work
• The reader will need this information in order to understand
the analysis and evaluation afterwards, so include relevant plot
elements, character details, and information about the context
of the work. Point out as well how the author accomplishes the
goals of the text, by naming techniques, styles, symbols, literary
devices, or figurative languages used.

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Framework for Writing a Critique
Summary of the Work
• Example

In a series of letters, Robert Walton, the ship captain bound for the North
Pole, recounted to his sister back in England the progress of his dangerous
mission. Walton then encountered Victor Frankenstein, who travelled by dog-
drawn sled across the ice.

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Framework for Writing a Critique
Critical evaluation
• This section should include an organized, detailed analysis of
the work using the chosen focal point,. Expressing the thesis
statement and providing supporting information why the work
succeeded at its goal or not. Identify the strengths and
weaknesses of the work, using specific examples and evidence
from the text.

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Framework for Writing a Critique
Critical evaluation
• Example

Victor’s shadow devoured the other archetypes. The writer effectively gave
justice to the name Victor who was hailed as a “victor.” His aim for scientific
glory had prevailed. This resulted in a rejection to both of his anima
(Elizabeth) and persona (Henry) who were both killed by the monster he
created. In other words, Victor was not able to integrate his shadow into other
archetypes. He failed to assimilate those to produce the concept of self from
Jungian Psychology which later caused his death.

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Framework for Writing a Critique
Conclusion
• This is where you briefly summarize the points you have just
made, leading to a restatement of your verdict about the text.

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Framework for Writing a Critique
Conclusion
• Example

In sum, human nature can never be considered flat and stereotypical.

Jung’s view of human nature is indeed relevant and universal. Employing his
work to Shelley’s Frankenstein further extended its applicability to literature.
The archetypes from his work are present and depicted through the character of
Victor’s ambition (shadow), Elizabeth (anima), and Henry (persona)…

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Movie Review
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 What is a movie review?
A movie review sums up the author’s personal
impression and critical evaluation of a film and its
elements organized in paragraphs. Its main purpose is to
inform, analyze, convince, and entertain. Writing a movie
review aims at providing the readers with something to
look forward to without spoiling the content of the film.

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How to write a movie review?

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How to write a movie review?

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How to write a movie review?

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 Activity 2
Read the poem carefully. Jot down some comments or
questions that pop into your mind as you read the title and
the stanzas. You may write the summary of each stanza or
inferences you draw as you read the selection.

Note: This task is worth 15 points under the Written Task.

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 Activity 2
Selection Annotation

Three Words of Strength

by Friedrich von Schiller
There are three lessons I would write,
Three words as with a burning pen,
In tracings of eternal light
Upon the heart s of men
Have hope. Though clouds environ round
And gladness hides her face in scorn,
Put off the shadows from thy brow,
No night but hath its morn
Have faith. Where’er thy bark is driven,
The calm’s disport, the tempest mirth,
Know this: God rules the hosts of heaven
The Inhabitants of earth.
Have love. Not love alone for one
But man, as man thy brothers call,
And scatter like a circling sun,
Thy charities on all.
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 Activity 3
Watch the short film that will be sent to you by the
teacher. To guide you in writing a movie review, you may
first consider making a draft by accomplishing the table
on the Movie Review Template Guide on page 3 of the
Learner’s Packet. Then, write your movie review, a whole
essay, based on your answers in the table. Your output
will be graded using the rubrics on pages 3-4.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWt18UGPnqs

Note: This task is worth 25 points under Performance Task.

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Thank You!