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This document provides guidance on composing an independent critique of a chosen selection. It begins by defining critical thinking as exercising reasoned, intelligent judgment to weigh the merits of a matter rather than blindly following or disagreeing. The document then outlines the steps to take in writing a critique, which include: thoroughly reading and understanding the text; structuring the critique with an introduction, summary, and critical evaluation section; and concluding by summarizing the critical evaluation. Examples are provided of introducing background context, inserting a plot detail from the summary, and presenting an argument in the critical evaluation section. The goal is to demonstrate a deep understanding of the material and ability to analyze its strengths and weaknesses through specific examples and evidence from the text.

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Quarter 3 Week 4

This document provides guidance on composing an independent critique of a chosen selection. It begins by defining critical thinking as exercising reasoned, intelligent judgment to weigh the merits of a matter rather than blindly following or disagreeing. The document then outlines the steps to take in writing a critique, which include: thoroughly reading and understanding the text; structuring the critique with an introduction, summary, and critical evaluation section; and concluding by summarizing the critical evaluation. Examples are provided of introducing background context, inserting a plot detail from the summary, and presenting an argument in the critical evaluation section. The goal is to demonstrate a deep understanding of the material and ability to analyze its strengths and weaknesses through specific examples and evidence from the text.

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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VIII – EASTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SOUTHERN LEYTE
BONTOC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
SAN RAMON, BONTOC, SOUTHERN LEYTE

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET


English

Quarter 3
MODULE 4
Address: San Ramon, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
School Email add: [email protected]
What I
Need to
Topic
Know
Composing an Independent Critique of a Chosen Selection

Most Essential Learning


Competency
Compose an independent critique of a chosen selection. (EN10WC-
IIg-14)
Enabling
Objectives
As learners of this LAS, you are expected to:
 compose an independent critique of a chosen selection.
Concept
Note: This Learning Activity Sheet (LAS) is made for you to learn
the third competency in Grade 10 English. This LAS will help you on how
to compose an independent critique of a chosen selection. Particularly,
the steps to follow in writing.

What I
Know
Direction: Complete the sentences below by guessing the words. The first
and last letter of each word are given as clues. Write your answers on a
separate 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.
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 critique, a writer d_ _ _ _ _ _ _s the item being critiqued,
and f_ _ _ _y evaluates its s_ _ _ _ _ _ _s and w_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _s.

What Is
it
How do
One way to respond to a selection read is by writing you a critique. This
demonstrates a thorough understanding of the material as well as critical
compose
thinking that allows you to weigh the substance and quality of text.

a to preference
An important thing to remember is that a critique is not an exercise
in finding fault with the text, or simply reviewing it according

text is examined closely, and its strengths and critique


or taste. A critique is more in line with an evaluative analysis, where the
weaknesses are
appraised.

In writing a critique, follow these steps:


of a
1. Read and understand the text thoroughly.
selection
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.

Look at the table below.

Lines from the Text Notes/Annotation


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

In the table above, the reader jots down a comment and a


question a he or she reads the selection. Doing this is an example of a
close reading technique. This will further deepen your recalling abilities
and further understanding of the text.

2. Structure your critique.


The framework for writing critique is as follows:
a. 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- 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
opinionless evaluation is not much of a critique.

Look at the samples below. Can you identify which of them is a


background or the thesis?

(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
portray the three Jungian archetypes namely shadow,
anima, and persona.
Source: Porras, Anthony. “Frankenstein’s Shadow, Anima, and Persona.”
Essay, University of Southeastern Philippines, 2015. Accessed March 3,
2021.

The first sample above is a background statement related to


the selection’s theme. It provides the readers with a general
overview of the topic. On the other hand, the second sample is a
thesis statement. The author establishes the phases of Victor’s
journey reflected from Carl Jung’s archetypal approach. Take note
of the three main points highlighted which are (a) shadow; (b)
anima; and (c) persona. These archetypes will be elaborated min
the succeeding paragraphs with excerpts from the selection
accompanied by a critical evaluation.

b. A summary of the work

The reader will need this information in order to understand


your 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 language. The rule of thumb for this section
is: if you will examine it in depth in the evaluation, or if the
information helps the evaluation section become clearer, it should
be included here.

Observe the sample below on how the writer inserted a


significant event from the selection’s plot.

In 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 encountered Victor
Frankenstein, who travelled by dog-drawn sled across the ice.
Source: Porras, Anthony. “Frankenstein’s Shadow, Anima, and Persona.” Essay, University of
Southeastern Philippines, 2015. Accessed March 3, 2021.

c. Critical Evaluation
This section should include an organized, detailed analysis of
the work using your chosen lens, expressing your thesis
statement and providing supporting information for why you feel
the work succeeded at its goal or not. You must identify the
strengths and weaknesses of the work, using specific examples
and evidence from the text. You may organize this section by
starting the broader, larger scale impressions, and then moving
on to more specific, technical points. Look at the sample below.

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 hid 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 tragic
death.
Source: Porras, Anthony. “Frankenstein’s Shadow, Anima, and Persona.” Essay, University of
Southeastern Philippines, 2015. Accessed March 3, 2021

d. Conclusion
This is where you briefly summarize the points you have just
made, leading to a restatement of your verdict about the text.
Observe the sample below.
In sum, human nature can never be considered flat and
stereotypical. Jung’s view of the human nature is indeed
relevant and universal. Employing his work to Shelly’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)…
Source: Porras, Anthony. “Frankenstein’s Shadow, Anima, and Persona.” Essay, University of
Southeastern Philippines, 2015. Accessed March 3, 2021

Can you pinpoint the arguments presented? Take time to revisit


the introduction and observe how the author connected the
central theme nature from the introduction to its conclusion.

What’s
more
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. Copy first the chart on your answer sheets. Write your
annotation in the copied chart after. Do not write anything on the module.
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 hearts 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’s 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.

assessm
ent
Fill in the blanks with the correct answer. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. A critique is not an exercise in finding with the
text.
2. In writing a critique, it is important that you read and
the material you are going to evaluate.
3. The introduction is where you state the or the
overall evaluation of the work.
4. This critical evaluation should include an organized, detailed
of the work using your chosen lens.
5. The conclusion restates your about text.

Reference
Santiago, AJ V. English Quarter 3-Module 1 Writing an Argumentative
Essay. Philippines: Vibal Group, Inc., 2021.

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