COMPOSING AN

INDEPENDENT
CRITIQUE
 OBJECTIVES:
01

Identify characteristics
of an effective critique
02
Analyze the contents of a
sample critique presented
03
Construct an independent
critique on a chosen selection
PRE-ASSESSMENT
INSTRUCTIONS:
Copy and answer the following
questions on your notebook. Encircle
the letter of your correct answer.
1. It is an analysis of a particular
piece of writing.
a. Essay
b. Critique
c. Editorial
d. story
 2. What does a critique aim to?
a. summarize the original text
b. analyze how well the points in the article are
made.
c. prove how flawed the literary work is
d. show the elements of the piece.
3. A critique must be written _______ based
on observations of the text.
a. subjectively
b, emotionally
c. objectively
d. freely
 4. Which of the following states how critiques
benefit the writer of the text being critiqued?
a. Critiques help the writer make his work better.
b. Critiques encourage the writer to pursue a different
line of work.
c. Critiques give the writer concrete ideas for a new
text.
d. All of the above
5. Which of the following follows the correct
steps in writing a critique?
1. State a conclusion as well as reasons for it.
2. Read and understand the text.
3. Evaluate the ideas and their flow in the text.
4. Orient the reader regarding the text.

a. 2341 b. 1234 c.2431 d.2413

WHAT'S NEW
INSTRUCTIONS:
Copy and answer the following statements in
your notebook. Write a check mark if the
statement is a characteristic of a critique;
write an X mark if it is not.
_____1. A critique should be subjective.
_____2. A critique should be flexible.
_____3. Acritique should be acceptable.
_____4. Acritique should be long and
comprehensive.
_____5. Acritique should be constructive.
 CRITIQUE:
a careful analysis of an argument to determine
what is said, how well the points are made, what
assumptions underlie the argument, what issues
are overlooked, and what implications are
drawn from such observations.
CRITERIA:
Audience
Information
Logic
Bias
 AUDIENCE
Evaluate the appropriateness of an item to the
audience/ readers.
For instance, outstanding critique papers show
the weaknesses and strengths of the article or
the object under evaluation.
 AUDIENCE
Contain ways to improve the source and fit the
reader's needs discussed in critique essays.
 INFORMATION
examine the usefulness of the material under
analysis
information makes sense to the audience or
contributes to existing knowledge.
helps determine if the information expresses
the intended meaning
 LOGIC
examine whether the specific information
makes sense to readers
determines the quality of a piece of work under
review.
 BIAS
focuses on the balance between fact and fiction
determine the vagueness of the information
presented when organizing critique papers
 HOW TO WRITE A
CRITIQUE?
Study the work under discussion
Make notes on key parts of the work
Develop an understanding of the main argument
or purpose being expressed in the work
Consider how the work relates to a broader
issue or context.
 STRUCTURE OF A CRITIQUE:

1. Make your introduction

2. Make a Summary (Part of introduction)
3. Develop a Critical evaluation (Body)
4. Make a conclusion
 STEP 1:MAKE YOUR
INTRODUCTION
Typically, the introduction is short (less than
10% of the word length) and you should:
Name the work being reviewed as well as
the date it was created and the name of the
author/creator.
Describe the main argument or purpose of
the work.
 STEP 1:MAKE YOUR
INTRODUCTION
Explain the context in which the work was
created. This could include the social or
political context, the place of the work in a
creative or academic tradition, or the
relationship between the work and the creator’s
life experience.
 STEP 1:MAKE YOUR
INTRODUCTION
Have a concluding sentence that signposts
what your evaluation of the work will be. For
instance, it may indicate whether it is a
positive, negative, or mixed evaluation.
 STEP 2:MAKE A SUMMARY

Briefly summarize the main points and objectively

describe how the writer portrays these by using
techniques, styles, media, characters, or symbols.
This summary should not be the focus of the
critique and is usually shorter than the critical
evaluation.
 STEP 3:DEVELOP A
CRITICAL EVALUATION
gives a systematic and detailed assessment
of the different elements of the text,
evaluating how well the writer was able to
achieve the purpose through these.
should include strengths and weaknesses
found in the literary text being assessed
 STEP 3:DEVELOP A
CRITICAL EVALUATION
1. Deconstruct the work
2. Consider questions like:
what types of evidence or persuasion are
used? Has evidence been interpreted
fairly?
 STEP 3:DEVELOP A
CRITICAL EVALUATION
How is the work structured? Does it
favor a particular interpretation or point
of view? Is it effective?
 STEP 3:DEVELOP A
CRITICAL EVALUATION
What literary devices and techniques
were used? Are they effective in
conveying the message of the writer?
How did you respond to the piece? Did
you like it? Did it appeal to you? Could
you identify with it?
 STEP 3:DEVELOP A
CRITICAL EVALUATION
Do you agree with the main ideas in the text?
Did you find any errors in reasoning? Any
gaps in the discussion?
Are the text’s tone and language text
appropriate?
 STEP 3:DEVELOP A
CRITICAL EVALUATION
3. identify the strengths and weaknesses; and
4. examinethe success of the source in achieving
primary purpose.
 STEP 4: MAKE A
CONCLUSION
closing paragraphs should contain a summary of
the overall evaluation of the work
 STEP 4: MAKE A
CONCLUSION
should include:
key reasons identified during the assessment
process;
purpose of the evaluation;
recommendations for improving the whole
work.
 ADDITIONAL TIPS:
THE ANALYSIS serves as the HEART of the
analysis.It should contain compelling examples to
support the main ideas and arguments.
 ADDITIONAL TIPS:
Effective conclusions may include:
link body paragraphs to the introduction;
do not present new information.
 PERFORMANCE TASK #1:
Write a critique base on the movie,”The Help”
Consider the following questions as guide for
your critique
Word File(Encoded, Font size: 12, Single
Spacing,
Font Name: Book Antiqua)
send it to my email: mariaaelumir@gmail.com
 GUIDE QUESTIONS:
Paragraph 1:
Explain what the film is about (explore its
background, the author’s background and the
context of the movie.
Your take/criticism of the movie (Thesis
Statement)
Paragraph 2 (Still part of the Introduction):
Summary of the Plot for “The Help”
 GUIDE QUESTIONS:
Paragraph 3 and 4 (Body):
Discuss the social issues seen in the movie
(cite two social issues)
Explain these issues, with parts of the movie
as supporting evidence for these issues.
One issue=One paragraph
 GUIDE QUESTIONS:
Paragraph 5: Conclusion
Sum-up of your view on the movie.
Call to action among your readers.
 SAMPLE CRITIQUE:
Lee, Published by Crime Factory
Posted in Short Story Reviews, tagged
Cameron Ashley Crime Factory
 QUESTIONS:
What genre is the book being critiqued?
How did the writer of the critique present the
introducton of the essay?
How did the writer of the critique respond to
the piece? Did he like it? Did it appeal to him?
How did the writer end his critique?
 GROUP ACTIVITY:
Read the Story, “The Necklace” by Guy de
Maupassant
Each group will provide the background of
the author, and the summary of the story.
Answer the following questions:
 QUESTIONS:
What is the genre of the story?
What is the intention of the author for writing
this story?
Provide your reactions to the story (did you
like it or not? Why or why not?
Explain the figures of speech used in the
story
How did the story end? Were you satisified
CRITERIA FOR GROUP ACTIVITY:
Content: 20 points
Audience Analysis: 10 points
Presentation: 15 points
Total:45 points
PRESENTATION:
Thursday, February 22, 2024
THANK YOU
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