Critique FINAL
Critique FINAL
Department of Education
Region III
Division of Nueva Ecija
GENERAL LUNA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
General Luna, Llanera, Nueva Ecija
S.Y. 2023-2024
2. Summary
Summarize the text in your own words.
3. Analysis
State what you like and do not like about the text
Interpret and evaluate the text based on:
How the text is organized
The style
How effective the message is
Whether or not the author did justice to the message
How the text appealed to its target audience
4. Conclusion
Restate your thesis n new words
Summarize your main ideas
Include a call to action
Certain questions that the critic should ask. David Farland (2017):
Setting: How well was the setting developed? Does it appeal to more
than one of the senses? Does it inform or connect to other aspects of
the story such as character development and narrative style?
Characterization: How well-drawn are the characters in the story? Do
we know enough about them (life, attitudes, some type of history, etc.)
to make them interesting and relatable? Are there unnecessary
characters?
Conflict and Plot: Is there a conflict in the story? Is the plot interesting,
original and well-developed? Are there unnecessary and confusing
subplots?
Theme: How well does the story speak to the readers? Does it raise
questions about life, or provide profound insights?
Style: How distinctive or unique is the writing style? Are there literary
devices or techniques used? Is it purposeful? Does the style remind
you of any other authors you have read?
Finally, here are some additional reminders that budding critics need to take note
of when writing a critique:
Avoid introducing your ideas by stating “I think” or “In my opinion”
because this weakens the analysis.
Always introduce the work. Do not assume that the readers know
what you are writing about and that you don’t need to mention some
details anymore.
To be able to write a good critique and help readers understand the
story, you yourself should know well what you are writing about.
(1)The most valuable portion of any critique is “What I didn’t like and why.” (2)Unfortunately, there’s not much
wrong with The Duplicate War: A Review. (3)I will try to be as specific as possible with my praise so you’ll
know what you did right. (4)The vehicle of an opera review to tell your tale is an excellent one. (5)I have seen
this approach before and it is very effective as long as it keeps moving. (6)Your tale moved at a brisk (but not
rushed) pace. (7) “The photograph of his father in the wheelchair that had brought him back from Vietnam
could be dusted…” (8) The paragraph this line appears in is an excellent example of characterization by
setting; and the line I referenced is the wonderful little which completes the scene and sheds a little light on
who Scott is. (9) “The networks showed the tape over and over; he sat up drinking strong coffee and watched
Michael every hour until dawn.” (10)I think that amending this line to end “…and watched Michael die every
hour until dawn” will add impact and help justify Scott’s actions later. (11)This is an excellent story and should
see publication. (12)It is on par with what I see in the short science fiction markets.
8-10. Based on what you learned from the lesson, how can this critique be improved?
(Answer in no more than three meaningful sentences.)
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Generalization
The teacher will ask the students a questions based on their understanding of the
lesson.
1. What is independent critique?
2. Identify the common elements of narrative text?
3. How is it important to critique a text?
IV. Evaluation
Directions: Complete the acrostics of the word “CRITIQUE” by writing important points you have learned
about the topic. Write in complete sentences for each letter. The first and the last have been given as
examples, but you may change them if you wish to.
C -----Critiques are informative and objective evaluation of a work
V. Assignment
Directions: Make an advance reading about the story of “The Two Brothers”
C. Lesson Proper
Presenting and Discussing of New Concepts
The Two Brothers
Leo Tolstoy
Two brothers set out on a journey together. At noon they lay out on a forest to rest. When they
woke up they say a stone lying next to them. There was something written on the stone, and they
tried to make out what it was.
“Whoever finds this stone, let him go straight to the forest at sunrise. In the forest, a river will
appear; let him swim across the river to the other side. There he will see a she-bear and her cubs.
Let him take the cubs from her and run up the mountain with them, without looking back. On the
top of the mountain, he will see a house, and in that house he will find happiness.”
When they had read what was written on the stone, the younger brother said: “Let us go together.
We can swim across the river, carry off the bear cubs, take them to the house on the mountain,
and together they find happiness.”
“I am not going into the forest after bear cubs,” said the elder brother, “and I advise you not to go.
In the first place, no one can know whether what is written on this stone is the truth —perhaps it
was written in jest.... In the second place, even if what is written here is the truth — suppose we go
into the forest and night comes, and we cannot find the river. We shall be lost. And if we do find the
river, how are we going to swim across it? In the third place, even if we swim across the river, do
you think it is an easy thing to take her cubs away from a she-bear? She will seize us, and instead
of finding happiness, we shall perish and all for nothing. And, most of all, the stone does not tell us
what kind of happiness we should find in that house. It may be that the happiness awaiting us
there is not at all the sort of happiness we would want.”
The younger brother replied, “In my opinion, you are wrong. What is written on the stone could not
have been put there without reason. And it is all perfectly clear. In the first place, no harm will
come to us if we try. In the second place, if we do not go, someone else will read the inscription on
the stone and find happiness, and we shall have lost it all. In the third place, if you do not make an
effort and try hard, nothing in the world will succeed. In the fourth place, I should not want it
thought that I was afraid of anything.”
And so, the younger brother followed all the instructions on the stone. When he reached the top of
the mountain the people came out to take him to the city, where they made him their king. He ruled
for five years, but in the sixth year, another king waged war against him. The city was conquered,
and he was driven out.
Again, the younger brother became a wandered, and he arrived one day at the house of the elder
brother. The brother was living in a village and had grown neither rich nor poor. The two brothers
rejoiced at seeing each other, and at once began telling of all that happened to them.
“You see,” said the elder brother, “I was right. Here I have lived quietly and well, whole you,
though you may have been a king, have seen a great deal of trouble.”
“I do not regret having gone into the forest and up the mountain,” replied the younger brother. “I
may have nothing now, but I shall always have something to remember, while you have no
memories at all.”
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Practice and Exercise Proper
Directions: Based on the story of “The Two Brothers” by Leo Tolstoy, evaluate and critique
it by answering the following questions bellow.
Generalization
The teacher will ask the students a questions based on their understanding of the
lesson.
1. What is story all about?
2. What is the moral or lesson of the story?
IV. Evaluation
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of these terms is often used interchangeably with the word “critique”?
A. Summary B. Synopsis C. Review D. Report
2. Which statement is not true about a critique?
A. It is a purely opinionated piece of writing about a story, novel, film, etc.
B. It is usually done by experts or people with considerable knowledge about the work.
C. It does not place emphasis on giving recommendations to possible readers or viewers.
D. It is an in-depth evaluation or assessment of a piece of work such as a short story or film.
3. Which of these story elements is not tackled in a critique?
A. Characterization B. Conflict C. Plot D. None of the above
4. Which of these is not an appropriate subject for critical analysis?
A. Films B. Novels C. Speeches D. Short Stories
5. What information or details is usually included in a critique’s introduction?
A. structure of the plot
B. authenticity of the conflict
C. significance of the dialogues
D. background or summary of the text
6. Which of these questions should be asked when analyzing the characters in a narrative?
A. How are the characters developed and what makes them interesting and relatable?
B. Are there equal number of male and female characters?
C. Who among the characters is likeable and who is not?
D. Why is the protagonist not a superhero material?
For numbers 7-10, identify the correct order of these steps in writing a critique by assigning the
numbers 1 to 4.
_____ 7. Give recommendations as needed.
_____ 8. Give a short summary of the story.
_____ 9. Give an overall evaluation of the story.
_____ 10. State your analysis of the setting, characterization, plot, etc.
V. Assignment
Directions: Have an advance reading on the next topic
C. Lesson Proper
Presenting and Discussing of New Concepts
So as to avoid the discovery of his fiancée, he keeps secrets from Esperanza too. His eyes
are doomed when he learns about Julia's return to his native town. With the fear of losing
her, Alfredo decides to declare his true feelings for Julia. When the Church's function ends,
Alfredo goes to meet her, though his fiancé is waiting for him. When he reaches there, he
learns that Julia has already known about his engagement to Esperanza. She wishes him
for his marriage and leaves him. On his return home, he gets a double blow. He finds
Esperanza talking to her friend about loyalty and faithfulness. Alfredo senses a desire to
communicate. He supports the reason for craving and choice over dishonesty. Esperanza
soon confesses that she knew about his affair with Julia. In pursuit of his lust and heart's
content, she encourages him to cancel the wedding. However, the wedding goes ahead as
scheduled and Alfredo surrenders to reason.
Near Julla's native town, Alfredo, after eight years, is sent to some work duty. On his visit,
he feels nostalgic and cannot resist his lust for Julia and soon finds an excuse to meet her.
Julia is still single that forces Alfredo to dream about starting a new life with her, however,
he soon realizes that everything is not the same as it were before. Moreover, Julia has also
changed lost something.
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1. Is the author male or female?
2. Is the text narrated by male or female?
3. What types of roles do women have in the story?
4. What are the attitudes toward women held by the main character?
5. Do any stereotypical characterization of women appear?
Generalization
The teacher will ask the students a questions based on their understanding of the
lesson.
1. What is feminist approach?
2. Identify the basic principles and four types of feminism?
3. How is it important to know feminism approach in critiquing literary text?
IV. Evaluation
Directions: Read and answer the questions below based on what you have learned from this
lesson. Write the letter that corresponds to your answer. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answers.
1. Focuses on female representation in literature, paying attention to female point of view,
concerns, and value?
A. Moralist Approach B. Formalist Approach C. Feminist Approach
2. It is a movement that calls for an end to capitalism through a socialistic reformation of our
economy?
A. Liberal Feminism B. Social Feminism C. Radical Feminism
3. It is a movement that points out how modern society is hurt by encouraging masculine
behaviour, but society would benefit by encouraging feminine behaviour instead?
A. Cultural Feminism B. Social Feminism C. Radical Feminism
4. It is an individualistic form of feminist theory, which focuses on women's ability to maintain their
equality through their own actions and choices?
A. Liberal Feminism B. Social Feminism C. Radical Feminism
5. It is a movement that believes sexism is so deeply rooted in society that the only cure is to
eliminate the concept of gender completely?
A. Cultural Feminism B. Social Feminism C. Radical Feminism
6. Is a range of political movements, ideologies, and social movements that share a common goal
which is to define and advance political, economic, personal, and social rights for women?
A. Moralist Approach B. Formalist Approach C. Feminist Approach
7-10. Enumerate the 4 basic principles in feminism
V. Assignment
Directions: Have an advance reading on the next topic
C. Lesson Proper
Presenting and Discussing of New Concepts
It does not concern the historical events outside of the story, social,
cultural, religious nor political ideas.
It studies how the elements work together to form unity and to give
meaning to a text. a. How do elements conspire or work together? b.
How does the conflict affect the characters’ actions? c. What do the
objects, events, images or actions symbolize
It analyzes the work as a whole, the form of each individual part of the
text from the individual scenes and chapters, the characters, the
settings, the tone, the point of view, the theme, and all other literary
elements and devices such as imagery .
2. Setting-It is not only the place and time a story takes place but
also includes the atmosphere.
3. Tone- It is the overall emotion conveyed by both the choices
of words, theme, sensory images, symbolism and the narrator
of the story such as suspenseful, affectionate, happy or sad.
Generalization
The teacher will ask the students a questions based on their understanding of the
lesson.
1. What is formalist approach?
2. Identify the elements and devices used in analyzing a literary piece?
3. What is the importance of formalist approach in critiquing a literary piece?
IV. Evaluation
Directions: Read and answer the questions below based on what you have learned from this
lesson. Write the letter that corresponds to your answer. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answers.
1. What literary criticism approach analyzes the structure or form of each individual part of a story
and it focuses only on the text itself?
A. Moralist Approach B. Formalist Approach C. Marxist Approach
2. Which of the following refers to the evaluation, analysis, description, or interpretation of literary
works?
A. Literary approach B. Literary device C. Literary criticism
3. Which of the following is TRUE about formalism?
A. It is concerned with the historical events outside of the story, cultural, and religious beliefs.
B. It uses quick reading to get the main idea of the text and compare it with other related
works.
C. It analyzes the work as a whole, the form of each individual part of the text from the
individual scenes and chapters, elements, and literary devices.
4. Which of these features of a text would a formalist critic be most interested in?
A. Structure B. Author C. Reader
5. What is the most exciting part of a story?
A. Exposition B. Climax C. Resolution
6. What element in a literary work is described as the series of related events?
A. Theme B. Plot C. Rising Action
7. Which of the following is the central or main character in a story?
A. Antagonist B. Confidant C. Protagonist
8. What do you call the opposition of forces which is essential to the plot?
A. Climax B. Conflict C. Exposition
9. Which among the elements of a short story refers to the perspective of the character or
narrator telling the story?
A. Symbolism B. Theme C. Point of view
10. How to analyze a text using formalist approach?
A. Examine a text including the biographical information about the author and the effect on the
reader.
B. Scrutinize the point of view, structure, social and political ideas.
C. Analyze how the elements work together to give meaning to the text.
V. Assignment
Directions: Have an advance reading on the next topic
C. Lesson Proper
Pre-Test: The teacher will give the general instructions for taking the test including the
directions, rules and duration to accomplish the test.
IV. Evaluation
The Pre-Test is in Multiple Choice, identification, enumeration and true or false type with
50 items which the students must answer legibly and finish answering within the time
duration.
V. Assignment
Directions: Have an advance reading on the next topic