Easter College

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Easter School Road Guisad, Baguio City

A LEARNING MODULE IN

2nd Quarter, 1ST Semester

MODULE 5: Writing the Reaction
Paper/Review/Critique
SY 2022-2023

Prepared by:
SHERYL B. BUMANES
Faculty, Senior High School
I. Course/Subject Title: English for Academic and Professional Purposes
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 II. Schedule of the Subject:
III. Course Description: The subject highlights the development of communication skills in English for
Academic and professional purposes.
IV. Course Outcome: The learner produces an objective assessment of an event, a person, a place or a
thing. writes a comprehensive review /reaction paper • Performance Arts, Play, Dance, Sports, etc. •
Film • Participation in a religious or community festival • Art Exhibit critiques designs such as industrial
design objects or craft objects, furniture, fashion designs based on a set criteria critiques graphic
design communication materials such as posters, billboards, commercials, digital and other media.
V. Topic: Writing the Reaction Paper/Review/Critique
1. Reaction Paper
2. Review Paper
3. Critique Paper
VI. Competencies/Objectives:
 identify the different kinds of reaction paper;
 appreciate the craftsmanship of writing a review; and
 write an insightful reaction paper on a social issue or common experience..
VII. Learning Experiences:
A. Engage
Writing is hard, simply because one hopes to write using the best possible words to articulate the best
possible thoughts in the most creative way imaginable. Despite this fact, writing a reaction paper seems not
that different from a status message in Facebook. In practice, the reaction paper is an informed and insightful
perspective on art, popular culture, and the world. Think about the millions of voices clamoring to be heard and
read on the Internet, and you come to know how to deal with the challenge of sounding original and insightful.
In the end, the reaction paper is a reasoned and reasonable response to the world; the best response can
either be intelligent, humorous, wise, or all of the above.
Direction: Tick the column that determines how often you practice what the following statements say. Do this
as objectively as possible. After ticking the column, total your scores.

Usually Sometime Seldom Never

(3) s (2) (1) (0)
1. I consider my purpose before writing a reaction paper,
review, or a critique.
2. I take the reader into consideration when writing.
3. I summarize the content of the material at the beginning
of my reaction paper, review, or a critique.
4. I form opinions based on facts and cite instances in the
text or material to support these opinions.
5. I use reliable sources to support my ideas.
6. I evaluate the article or book using sound explanation.
7. I raise my points objectively with sufficient information.
8. I critique material using appropriate critical approaches.
9. I point out the ideas that the author missed, scenes that
were left hanging, or questions which were unanswered.
10. I state my overall impression of the work at the end of
the review.
Total

B. Explore

What is the latest film or TV show you have watched? Which song have you listened to lately? Which
fast food chain or restaurant have you dined in recently? Which gadget have you used?
Choose a subject that you can evaluate or may have already evaluated (e.g., a film you have watched
recently), and recall both positive and negative aspects of that subject. Then accomplish the chart below.
Subject: __________________________________________________

Positive Aspects Negative Aspects

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 If you were to rate this subject (1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest), what score would you
give? Justify your answer.
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
What you have accomplished is an informal evaluation of the subject you have chosen. You may not
know it but when you explore both negative and positive aspects of a subject, you are making an evaluation ---
a critical process of examining a subject thoroughly by considering its strengths and weaknesses in order to
put value in it, whether it is generally good or bad.

C. Explain
Trina had to write a reaction paper on the article that they have just read in class. Zack watched a
movie and wrote a long post on his Facebook account to say he liked it while analyzing the movie using a
feminist perspective. Yna is an art critic and she attended an art exhibition at the Ayala Museum, after which
she wrote a review on her blog about one of the paintings that caught her attention. Coco watched the new
commercial of a popular brand of soap and wrote a critique and analysis of the commercial, which was
published in a reputable journal. Martin attended a cheer dance competition with his friend; after the event,
they discussed how and why the winning team's performance did not deserve the award.
What common theme do you find in all the scenarios? All of them involved evaluating something they
read or watched using their reactions and opinions. If you think writing a reaction paper, review, and critique is
hard, think again: you have been evaluating and reacting to different works without knowing it.
What are Reaction Papers, Reviews, and Critiques?
A reaction paper, a review, and a critique are specialized forms of writing in which a reviewer or reader
evaluates any of the following:
• a scholarly work (e.g., academic books and articles)
• a work of art (e.g., performance art, play, dance, sports, film, exhibits)
• designs (e.g., industrial designs, furniture, fashion design)
• graphic designs (e.g., posters, billboards, commercials, and digital media)
Reaction papers, reviews, and critiques usually range in length from 250 to 750 words. They are not
simply summaries but are critical assessments, analyses, or evaluation of different works. As advanced forms
of writing, they involve your skills in critical thinking and recognizing arguments. However, you should not
connect the word critique to cynicism and pessimism.
Reviewers do not simply rely on mere opinions; rather, they use both proofs and logical reasoning to
substantiate their comments. They process ideas and theories, revisit and extend ideas in a specific field of
study, and present an analytical response to a book or article.
Critical Approaches in Writing Critique
There are various ways or standpoints by which you can analyze and critique a certain material. You
can critique a material based on its technical aspects, its approach to gender, your reaction as the audience, or
through its portrayal of class struggle and social structure.
l. Formalism claims that literary works contain intrinsic properties and treats each work as a distinct work of art.
In short, it posits that the key to understanding a text is through the text itself; the historical context, the author,
or any other external contexts are not necessary in interpreting the meaning.
Following are the common aspects looked into in formalism:
• Author's techniques in resolving contradictions within the work
• Central passage that sums up the entirety of the work
• Contribution of parts and the work as a whole to its aesthetic quality Contribution of rhymes and
rhythms to the meaning or effect of the work Relationship of the form and the content
• Use of imagery to develop the symbols used in the work
• Interconnectedness of various parts of the work

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 • Paradox, ambiguity, and irony in the work
• Unity in the work
Read a sample formalist critique of Dead Stars, a classic Filipino short story by Paz Marquez Benitez
The title of the work already gives an idea as to what means. In physics, it is stated that the light and
energy of the stars have to travel light years to reach us. Since they are millions of miles away and light has to
travel this large distance, it is highly possible that the star has already exploded while its light is still travelling-
towards us. Therefore it is possible that a bright light we see at night actually comes from a dead star. In the
story, this metaphor is used to Alfredo's love for Julia, a woman he meets and falls for one fateful summer. Not
only is the title an indicator of what is to come, even the fate of the characters in the story can already be seen
through their names. Alfredo's name means counselor of elves in Spanish and suggests someone who is wise.
In the story, it is indicated that Alfredo is a lawyer, a person who counsels. Still, his name denotes a certain
irony; despite his supposed wisdom, Alfredo's actions especially his covert courtship with Julia while being
engaged to another, are anything but sensible. Julia's name, on the other hand, refers to someone who is
youthful, which is how Alfredo sees her for eight years until he is confronted by reality,
2. Another popular approach is feminist criticism. Feminist criticism or feminism focuses on how literature
presents women as subjects of socio-political, psychological, and economic oppression. It also reveals how
aspects of our culture are patriarchal, i.e., how our culture views men as superior and women as inferior. The
common aspects looked into when using feminism are as follows:
• How culture determines gender
• How gender equality (or the lack of it) is presented in the text
• How gender issues are presented in literary works and other aspects of human production and
daily life
• How women are socially, politically, psychologically, and economically oppressed by patriarchy
• How patriarchal ideology is an overpowering presence
Sample feminist critique of Dead Star
The story is a study of power imbalance brought about by gender. In the beginning, Dead Stars already
clearly illustrates the gender roles ingrained in Filipino society: Don Julian and the judge are portrayed as the
male leaders of the household, taking up lofty professions such as business and law while women are
portrayed accomplishing domestic tasks such as tending to the children and preparing food. The most note-
worthy display of imbalance in power, however, lies on the central theme of Alfredo's love for Julia as simply a
dead star. Eight years after their forbidden love and after getting married to another woman, Alfredo still holds
Julia as an object of affection, thus creating a distance between him and his wife, Esperanza. In their
relationship as a wedded couple, the power lies in Alfredo, not only because patriarchal society designates him
as the head of the household but also because he remains unreachable to his wife by harboring feelings for
another woman. Moreover, the realization that his love for Julia is simply a dead star is brought about by his
treatment of Julia as simply an illusion and an object of affection, and not as a woman. This gender imbalance
leads to a tragic epiphany for the characters, but is also a reflection of how men are viewed to dominate not
only in the household but also in their relationship with women.
3. Reader response criticism is concerned with the reviewer's reaction as an audience of a work. This
approach claims that the reader's role cannot be separated from the Understanding of the work; a text does
not have meaning until the reader reads it and interprets it. Readers are therefore not passive and distant, but
are active consumers of the material presented to them. The common aspects looked into when using reader
response criticism are as follows:
• Interaction between the reader and the text in creating meaning
• The impact of readers' delivery of sounds and visuals on enhancing and changing meaning

Sample reader response critique of Dead Stars

Despite being limited in length, Dead Stars manages to evoke various feelings which ultimately build up
the ending. While Alfredo is the center of the story, as a woman reader it is hard not to feel greatly for
Esperanza. Esperanza can only be' seen through the perspective of Alfredo. This does a disservice to her, as
we can only know her through the description of someone who does not love her anymore. Still it is also

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through Alfredo’s descriptions and his unfaithfulness that Esperanza gains sympathy from the reader. During
all the moments when Alfredo and Julia are together, the thought of Esperanza looms in the background ----
does she know? How will she react? What will happen now? The sympathy only increases when they get
married, for it is clear that Alfredo is detached from her and is still harboring feelings for Julia. While the end
certainly evokes a feeling of loss at Alfredo’s epiphany, it is the feeling of betrayal for Esperanza that stays.
4. Marxist criticism is concerned with differences between economic classes and implications of a capitalist
system, such as the continuing conflicts between the working class and the elite. Hence, it attempts to reveal
that the ultimate source of people's experience is the socioeconomic system. The common aspects looked into
when using Marxist criticism are as follows:
• Social class as represented in the work
• Social class of the writer/creator
• Social class of the characters
• Conflicts and interactions between economic classes
Sample Marxist criticism of Dead Stars
The imbalanced societal power play is evident in the short story in the form of the treatment of the
characters based on their class. This is most easily evident in the conversation between Alfredo and his
fiancée, Esperanza, about Calixta, their note-carrier who grew up in the latter's family. The scene depicts a'
parallelism in the circumstance of Alfredo and his new love, Julia, and Calixta and her live-in partner. However,
while no one blatantly frowns upon the budding relationship between Alfredo and Julia, except for some
whispered rumors that reach Esperanza, Calixta is dubbed "ungrateful" to her master for doing such an act.
Alfredo does not have to answer to anyone for his unfaithfulness, but Calixta is responsible not only for what
her family might think, but also her master's family. Despite the same circumstances, the two people are
regarded differently based on their positions in life.
Note that these are not the only critical approaches you can use. Other approaches in writing a critique
include postmodern criticism, post-colonial criticism, structuralism, psychological criticism, gender criticism,
ecocriticism, biographical criticism, historical criticism, mythological criticism, and deconstructionist criticism.
Structure of a Re action Paper, Review, or Critique
You have to follow a logical organization and Structure for your reaction paper or review to be able to
present your critical evaluation effectively.
Structure for Critiques of Academic Researches and Articles
Introduction (around 5% of the paper)
• Title of the book/article /work
• Writer's name
• Thesis statement
Summary (around 10% of the paper)
• Objective or purpose
• Methods used (if applicable)
• Major findings, claims, ideas, or messages
Review/Critique (in no particular order and around 75% of the paper)
• Appropriateness of methodology to support the arguments (for books and articles) or
appropriateness of mode of presentation (other works)
• Theoretical soundness, coherence of ideas
• Sufficiency and soundness of explanation in relation to other available information and experts
• Other perspectives in explaining the concepts and ideas
• It is best to ask the following questions during this part:
 Does the writer explicitly state his/her thesis statement?
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  What are the assumptions (i.e., a scientific/logical/literary explanation without evidence)
mentioned in the work? Are they explicitly discussed?
 What are the contributions of the work to the field where it belongs?
 What problems and issues are discussed or presented in the work?
 What kinds of information (e.g., observation, survey, statistics, and historical accounts)
are presented in the work? How are they used to support the arguments or thesis?
 Are there other ways of supporting the arguments or thesis aside from the information
used in the work? Is the author or creator silent about these alternative ways of explanation?
Conclusion (around 10% of the paper)
• Overall impression of the work
• Scholarly or literary value of the reviewed article, book, or work
• Benefits for the intended audience or field
• Suggestion for future direction of research

For other types of reviews, there is no prescribed structure, but the following sections are almost
always present.
Introduction
• Basic details about the material, such as its title, director or artist, name of exhibition/ event, and
the like
• Main assessment of the material (for films and performances)
Plot Summary/Description
• Gist of the plot
• Simple description of the artwork
Analysis/interpretation
• Discussion and analysis of the work (you may employ the critical approach here)
• It is best to ask the following questions during this part.
 What aspects of the work make you think it is a success or failure?
 Were there unanswered questions or plot lines? If yes, how did they affect the story?
 Does the work remind you of other things you have experienced through analogies,
metaphors, or other figurative devices? How does this contribute to the meaning?
 How does the work relate to other ideas or events in the world and/or in your other
studies?
 What stood out while you were watching the film or the performance?
Conclusion/Evaluation
• Reinforcement of main assessment
• Comparison to a similar work
• Recommendation of the material (if you liked it)

Guidelines in Writing a Reaction Paper, Review, or Critique

1. For articles or journals
a. Read, view, or listen to the work to be reviewed carefully to get the main topic or the concepts
presented. Then revisit the work to further identify its arguments or message.
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 b. Relate the content of the work to what you already know about the topic. This will make you
more engaged in the article or book.
c. Focus on discussing how the book treats the topic and not the topic itself. Use phrases such as
this book/work presents and the author argues.
d. Situate your review. This means that your analysis should be anchored on the theories
presented by the writer or creator.
e. Report the type of analysis or mode of presentation the writer/creator used and how this type of
analysis supports the arguments and claims.
f. Examine whether the findings are adequately supported and how the connections between
ideas affect the conclusions and findings.
g. Suggest points for improvement of the reasoning, explanation, presentation of ideas, as well as
alternative methods and processes of reasoning..
h. Compare the writer's or creator's explanation of the topic to that of another expert from the
same field of study.
i. Point out other conclusions or interpretations that the writer/creator missed out. Present other
ideas that need to be examined.
j. Show your agreement with the writer's or creator's ideas and present an explanation for this
agreement.

2. for artworks and other media

a. When critiquing artworks or posters, make sure to use speculative verbs such as evoke, create,
appear, and suggest to show that your interpretation of the artist’s work is just that—an
interpretation.
b. Presume that the reader has not yet seen the material you are reviewing, so make sure to
describe it to them. For reviews of films or plays, make sure not to spoil key events unless they
figure in your review, in which case always add a disclaimer.
c. For artworks, describe the material in simple terms to help your audience visualize it; refrain
from being vague or abstract.
3. On a general note, your reaction paper's conclusion may focus on the following ideas.
a. Did the work hold your interest?
b. Did the work annoy or excite you?
c. Did the work prompt you to raise questions to the author?
d. Did the work lead you to some realizations?
e. Did the work remind you of other materials that you have read, viewed or listened to in the past?
A reaction or response paper requires the writer to analyze a text, and then develop commentary
related to it. It is a popular academic assignment because it requires thoughtful reading, research, and writing.
How to Write a Reaction Paper?
In writing a good reaction paper, it is not enough to simply praise the strengths or criticize the
weaknesses of the text in question. More than that, you must be able to justify your "reaction." It is important to
provide the reasons why, for example, the first chapter of a novel is dragging, or why the thesis of a particular
essay carries a strong point. Of equal significance is your ability to further support your reasons with academic
theories or even statistical data. Here are some tips on how to write a reaction paper.
• It is highly advisable to create an outline before you start writing your reaction paper. Doing so
will help you determine beforehand how many "reactions" you have. It also affords you the
opportunities to search the justifications you need and to list the supporting theories to them.
• In a paragraph, start your reaction paper with your introduction that includes a brief summary of
the material you are tasked to respond to. Devote at least three sentences for this purpose. Remember
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 to include the title and author of the work you have summarized. At the end, write your thesis
statement.
• The second paragraph should contain your first "reaction." Write it concisely, preferably in one
short sentence. Follow this with your reason for having that perception. In both cases, always refer to
the work you are responding to. For instance, after stating that 'Il think the first chapter of the novel is
dragging" continue with another sentence such as "After the first five pages, the protagonist does
nothing exciting or provocative." Further substantiate your reason by adding a theoretical perspectives
that will explain your 1 observation.
• Apply the previous method with the succeeding paragraphs for your other reactions. As much
as possible, use personal indicators such as believe," "l think, I suppose," "In my opinion," and
others.
• End with your conclusion. Conclude with a restatement of your thesis and reactions. You may
wish to wrap-up your reaction paper with a challenge to your reader, if not the author of the work you
have just responded to.
When expressing your own intellectual reaction, remember to back up your claims (you may use the
textbook, other articles, other video examples). Your writing should be purposeful and concise. Tell the reader
what you are planning to do in the first paragraph. Then, in the remaining pages, implement this plan. Write
well. Avoid wordiness. Avoid typical grammatical and word-choice mistakes.
Questions to Ask
• What is the main problem or issue that the author is addressing?
• What is the author's central claim, argument, or point?
• What assumptions does the author make?
• What evidence does the author present?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses?
• What are possible counterarguments to the claims?
• Why are the problem(s) and the argument(s) interesting or important?
Strategies in Writing a Reaction Paper
A. Prewriting for Your Reaction Paper
 Read the article and jot down ideas.
 How do you feel about what was said?
 Do you agree or disagree with the author?
 Have you had any applicable experience?
 Have you read or heard anything that applies to this what the writer said in the article or
book?
 Does the evidence in the article support the statements the writer made?
The following statements could be used in a reaction/response paper. Complete as many statements
as possible, from the list below, about what you just read.
My reaction to What I just read is that….. a good quote is….. it seems that, ……
I think that I addition, ….. for example, ………… moreover, ……
I see that However, ….. Consequently, …….. Finally, ……
I feel that In conclusions, ….. because, …… in my opinion, …..
What you've done in completing these statements is written a very rough reaction/response paper. Now
it needs to be organized. Move ahead to the next section.
B. Organizing Your Reaction Paper

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  Write the thesis statement first.
 Decide on the key points that will focus your ideas. These will be your topic sentences.
 Develop your ideas by adding examples, quotations, and details to your paragraphs.
 Make sure the last sentence of each paragraph leads into the next paragraph.
 Check your thesis and make sure the topic sentence of each paragraph supports it.
A reaction/response paper has an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.
 The introduction should contain all the basic information in one or two paragraphs.

Sentence 1 This sentence should give the Title, author and

publication you read.
Sentence 2, 3, and sometimes 4: These sentences give a brief summary of what you
read. (nutshell)
Sentence 5 This sentence is your thesis statement. You agree,
disagree, identify, or evaluate.

Your introduction should include a concise, one sentence, and focused thesis. This is the focused
statement of your reaction/response. More information on thesis statement is available.
The body should contain paragraphs that provide support for your thesis. Each paragraph should
contain one idea. Topic sentences should support the thesis, and the final sentence of each paragraph should
lead into the next paragraph.
Topic sentence
Detail – example --- quotation -- Detail – example --- quotation -- Detail – example --- quotation -- Detail –
example --- quotation -- Detail – example --- quotation -- Detail – example --- quotation
Summary sentence
You can structure your paragraphs in two ways:
Author
You
Or
Author
In contrast to
You
The conclusion can be a restatement of what you said in your paper. It also be a comment which
focuses your overall reaction. Finally, it can be a prediction of the effects of what you're reacting to.
Note: your conclusion should include no new information.
Conclusions are often the most difficult part of an essay to write, and many writers feel that they have
nothing left to say after having written the paper. A writer needs to keep in mind that the conclusion is often
what a reader remembers best. Your conclusion should be the best part of your paper.
A conclusion should:
a. stress the importance of the thesis statement;
b. give the essay a sense of completeness; and
c. leave a final impression on the reader.
Suggestions
 Answer the question "So what?"
Show your readers why this paper was important. Show them that your paper was meaningful and
useful.
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  Synthesize, don't summarize
Don’t simply repeat things that were in your paper. They have read it. Show them how the
points you made and the support and examples you used were not random, but fit together.
 Redirect your readers
Give your reader something to think about, perhaps a way to use your paper in the "real" world.
If your introduction went from genera/ to specific, make your conclusion go from specific to general.
Think globally.
 Create a new meaning
You don't have to give new information to create a new meaning. By demonstrating how your
ideas work together, you can create a new picture. Often the sum of the paper is worth more than its
parts.

D. Elaborate
Strategies for Writing a Conclusion
1. Echoing the introduction: Echoing your introduction can be a good strategy if it is meant to bring the
reader full-circle. If you begin by describing a scenario, you can end with the same scenario as proof that your
essay was helpful in creating a new understanding.
Example:
Introduction
From the parking lot, I could see the towers of the castle of the Magic Kingdom standing stately against
the blue sky. To the right, the tall peak of The Matterhorn rose even higher, from the left, I could hear the jungle
sounds Of Adventure land. As I entered the gate, Main Street stretched before me with its quaint shops
evoking an old-fashioned small town so charming it could never have existed. I was entranced. Disneyland
may have been built for children, but it brings out the child in adults.
Conclusion
I thought I would spend a few hours' at Disneyland, but here 1 was at 1:00 AM., closing time, leaving
the front gates with the now dark towers of the Magic Kingdom behind me. I could see tired children toddling
along and struggling to keep their eyes open as best they could. Others slept in their parents' arms as we
waited for the parking lot tram that would take us to our cars. My forty-year-old feet ached, and I felt a bit sad to
think that in a couple of days I would be leaving California, my vacation over, to go back to my desk. But then I
smiled to think that for at least a day I felt ten years old again.
2. Challenging the reader: By issuing a challenge to your readers, you are helping them to redirect the
information in the paper, and they may apply it to their own lives.
Example:
Though serving on a jury is not only a civic responsibility but also an interesting experience, many
people still view jury duty as a chore that interrupts' their jobs and the routine of their daily lives. However,
juries are part of America’s attempt to be a free and just society. Thus, jury duty challenges us to be interested
and responsible citizens.
3. Looking to the future: Looking to the future can emphasize the importance of your paper or redirect
the readers' thought process. It may help them apply the new information to their lives or see things more
globally.
Example
Without well-qualified teachers, schools are little more than buildings and equipment. If higher-paying
careers continue to attract the best and the brightest students, there will not only be a shortage of teachers, but
the teachers available may not have the best qualifications, our youth will suffer. And when youth suffers, the
future suffers,
4. Posing questions: Posing questions, either to your readers or in general, may help your readers gain
a new perspective on the topic, which they may not have held before reading your conclusion. It may also bring
your main ideas together to create a new meaning.
Example
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 Campaign advertisements should help us understand the candidate’s qualifications and positions on
the issues. Instead, most tell us what a boob or knave the opposing candidate is, or they present general
images of the candidate as a family person or God-fearing American. Do such advertisements contribute to
creating an informed electorate or a people who choose political leaders the same way they choose soft drinks
and soap?
(Source: http://leo.stc/oudstate.edu/acadwrite/reaction.html}

E. Evaluate (Refer to page 12)

VIII. Assessment (Refer to pages 13)

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Prepared by: Checked by:

SHERYL B. BUMANES ANABELLE B. BENGDAEN,

MACDDS
Subject Teacher Senior High School Principal

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Activity A. Directions: Read each statement carefully and identify whether each statement is true or
false. Write T if it is true and F if it is false.
_____1. A review or reaction paper involves higher order thinking skills.
_____2. A reaction paper, review and critique generally use the same organization of ideas.
_____3. A review must always be recognized using a structure.
_____4. More than half of a review or critique should be devoted to the summary.
_____5. The name of an author and title of the reviewed article are placed at the end of the review or critique.
_____6. The reviewer’s overall impression of the material being should be placed in the introduction.
_____7. When writing a review, reaction paper, or critique, only one perspective should be used.
_____8. Writing a reaction paper, review, or critique is exclusive for scholars.

Activity B. Directions: Read carefully the questions and write your answer on the space provided before the
number.
_____1. What is a critique?
a. It refers to own opinions and ideas in analyzing a text.
b. It is a constructive way to explore and understand a material.
c. It is a genre of academic writing that briefly summarizes and critically evaluates a work or concept.
d. It is a critical approach in which the text under discussion is considered primarily in the meaning and
the implications of the words.
_____2. What is the importance of writing a critique?
a. It gives proper way in weighing the negative and positive arguments.
b. It helps to develop writing own opinions and ideas in analyzing a text.
c. It gives an idea on how to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of a work.
d. It helps to develop knowledge and understanding of the work's purpose, intended audience,
development of argument, and structure of evidence or creative style, its strength and weaknesses is
also recognized.
_____3. What is the use of critiquing?
a. to understand an essay
b. to respond an essay in a critical manner
c. to develop an opinion based from theory or practice
d. to evaluate a theory or practice in a detailed and critical way
_____4. What is formalism approach?

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 a. It is a constructive way to explore and understand a material.
b. It is a genre of academic writing that briefly summarizes and critically evaluates a work or concept.
c. It is a critical approach in which the text under discussion is considered primarily in the meaning and
the implications of the words.
d. It is an approach that is concerned with the ways in which the text reinforces or undermines the
economic, political, social, and psychological oppression of women.
_____5. What is feminism approach?
a. It is a constructive way to explore and understand a material.
b. It is a genre of academic writing that briefly summarizes and critically evaluates a work or concept.
c. It is a critical approach in which the text under discussion is considered primarily in the meaning and
the implications of the words.
d. It is an approach that is concerned with the ways in which the text reinforces or undermines the
economic, political, social, and psychological oppression of women
_____6. Which of the following is a guide question that can be asked when critiquing a text using formalism
approach?
a. How is the life of women portrayed in the work?
b. How are the various parts of the work interconnected?
c. What does the work reveal about the actions of patriarchy?
d. Is the form and content of the work influenced by the writer's gender?
_____7. Which of the following is a guide question that can be asked when critiquing a text using feminist
approach?
a. What lesson does the author want me (the reader) to learn about life?
b. What role does the work play in terms of women's history and tradition?
c. What types of evidence or persuasion are used? Has evidence been interpreted fairly?
d. What types of evidence or persuasion are used? Has evidence been interpreted fairly?
_____8. What are the parts of a critique?
a. introduction, body and conclusion
b. introduction, arguments and conclusion
c. introduction, arguments, reaction and conclusion
d. introduction, arguments, facts, reaction and conclusion
_____9. In which part of a critique should one describe the main argument or purpose of the work?
a. body
b. reaction
c. conclusion
d. introduction
_____10. In which part of a critique should one give a systematic and detailed assessment of the different
elements of the work, evaluating how well the author was able to achieve the purpose of the work?
a. body
b. reaction
c. conclusion
d. introduction

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 Assessment:

Activity A. Reflection Paper on Mission and Vision in My School.

Directions: Should be 1-2 pages, double-spaced, in 12-point Arial font with 1-inch margins. Long bond paper.
Step 1: Create a Main Theme
Write a short summary about what you have learned about your experience with that topic. Let
your readers know how you feel about your topic—and be honest. Chances are that your readers will
likely be able to relate to your opinion or at least the way you form your perspective and that will help
them have a better understanding of your reflection.
Step 2: Brainstorm Ideas and Experiences You’ve Had Related to Your Topic
You can write down specific quotes, predispositions you have, things that influenced you, or
anything memorable. Be personal and explain, in simple words, how you felt.
Step 3: Analyze How and Why These Ideas and Experiences Have Affected Your Interpretation
of Your Theme
Pick an idea or experience you had from the last step, and analyze it further. Write your
reasoning for agreeing or disagreeing with it.
Step 4: Make Connections between Your Observations, Experiences, and Opinions
Try to connect your ideas and insights to form a cohesive picture for your theme. You can also
try to recognize and break down your assumptions, which you may challenge in the future.

Activity B. Restaurant Review

Directions: Should be 2-4 pages, double-spaced, in 12-point Arial font with 1-inch margins. Long bond paper.
Choose a restaurant where you want to go. When you are already in the restaurant, ask for their
specialties and choose a few favorites. Take photographs of the food and the restaurant. Interview a staff and
explain that you are doing this for the purpose of writing restaurant review. If you cannot go to the restaurant at
the moment, you can write a review on the restaurant you’ve been before.
Make sure to describe the food and the restaurant as well as the dining experience, which include the
service and the kind of dishes served to you and your friends/family. If possible, include the history of the
restaurant and what they are known for. By the end of the review, conclude by either recommending or not
recommending the restaurant, and why. Discuss who you think would enjoy the restaurant the most,
considering one’s budget, lifestyle, and taste in food. Include a few good photographs to showcase the
restaurant and their dishes.

Performance Task:

Pretend that you are a writer in a famous pop culture blog. Choose one TV show episode or newly
released movie and write a critique about it. Publish your critique as a Facebook note or as a blog post. Tag
me on your post.

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