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This document provides an overview of critical approaches in writing a critique. It covers different types of criticism, including formalist, reader-response, feminist, and Marxist. It also includes examples and activities for practicing these approaches.

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FORMAT I. M a i n To p i c A. Subtopic Frozen goods Chicken 1. Supporting details 1 2. Supporting details 2 Toiletries Foods Meat B. S u b t o p i c 1. Supporting details 1 Shampoo Pork Hotdog 2. Supporting details 2 I I. M a i n To p i c Bath products Ham A. Subtopic 1. Supporting details 1 2. Supporting details 2 Toothbrush Soap Oral hygiene kit B. S u b t o p i c 1. Supporting details 1 Toothpaste 2. Supporting details 2 Directions: Read and analyze the song, “Paraiso” by Smokey Mountain, then answer the questions that follow. 1. What memories come to your mind upon reading the song? 2. How do you feel after reading the lyrics of the song? 3. What values or lessons are reflected in the song? 4. How was it like answering the first three questions? Lesson 6 OBJECTIVES 1. define what critique is; Objectives 2. differentiate the critical approaches; and 3. determine the usage of the different critical approaches. What is Critique? Critical What are the Critical Approaches Approaches in Writing a in Writing a Critique? Critique Why Critique is important? What is a Critique? A critique is a genre of academic writing that briefly and critically summarizes and evaluates a work or concept. Critiques can be used to carefully analyze a variety of works such as Creative works, Research, and Media. Research -monographs, journal articles, systematic reviews, theories Creative Works Media -novels, exhibits, -news reports, film, images, feature articles poetry What to critique? -A critique uses a formal, academic writing style and has clear structure - introduction, body and conclusion. -However, the body of a critique includes a summary of the work and a detailed evaluation. -The purpose of an evaluation is to gauge the usefulness or impact of a work in a particular field. Why to critique? -A critique is a discussion, evaluation and interpretation of a certain work especially in the literary field. -Critiquing is not merely “finding faults” but “improving a certain work” and helps us understand the connection of each structure. Critical Approaches in Writing a Critique How to Critique? technical aspects its approach to gender your reaction as an audience through its portrayal of class struggle social structure Formalist Criticism Formalist Criticism 1. Formalist Criticism -AKA as formalism -It claims that literary works contain intrinsic properties and treats each work as a distinct work of art. -It posits that the key to understanding a text is through text itself. -The historical context, the author, or any other external contexts are not necessary in interpreting the meaning. Formalist Criticism 1. Formalist Criticism - Work can be criticized based on the elements of the text, how the characters, the setting, the plot and the point of view are presented in the literary work, in the same manner with the elements of an artwork such as the line, shape, form and the space. Formalist Criticism 2. Reader-Response Criticism -It is concerned with the reviewer’s reaction as an audience of a literary 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 and interprets it. Formalist Criticism 2. Reader-Response Criticism -Readers, therefore, are not passive and distant, but active consumers of the materials presented to them. Formalist Criticism How to Critic using Reader-Response Criticism? -based on the message it is trying to point out. -How do you feel after reading or watching the story? -What are the lessons learned from the story? Formalist Criticism 3. Feminist Criticism -AKA feminism -It focuses on how literature presents women as subjects of socio-political, psychological and economic oppression. -It also reveals the patriarchal aspects of our culture. Formalist Criticism How to do Feminist Criticism? -Criticize the work based on how men and women were presented. -Are the male characters powerful or superior in their position while the female characters are subordinate or inferior? -Are the male characters decisive and the females are not? Formalist Criticism 4. Marxist Criticism -AKA Marxism -It is concerned with the differences between economic classes and the implications of a capitalist system, such as the continuing conflicts between the working class and the elite members of society. Formalist Criticism 4. How to do Marxist Criticism? -It attempts to reveal that the ultimate source of people’s experience is the socio- economic system. -criticize based on how the socioeconomic system are presented and the effects of class, power relations and social roles, Activity 1: Do you know me? Directions: Identify what form of criticism is being asked in each of the following statements. ____________1. It shows how gender role is presented in a literary work. ____________2. It distinguishes the differences between the working class and the elite. ____________3. It expresses your feelings after watching a film. ____________4. It discusses how the structure of literary work is formed. ____________5. It is an analysis, evaluation and interpretation of somebody’s work. Activity 2: Are we compatible? Directions: With the given work of art, match the most appropriate critical approach applicable for each. Work of Art Critical Approaches 1. Dance performance a. Marxist Criticism 2. A film about LGBTS b. Reader-response Criticism 3. A movie about a mother’s c. Formalist Criticism love for her child d. Feminist Criticism 4. Art Gallery 5. A film about activism Building Your Own Directions: Choose a story you love the most and write a critique paper for each set of guide questions. Write your answer on your answer sheet. A. Reader Response Activity 1. Do you like reading? Why or why not? 2. Identify the message of the story B. Formalism Activity 1. Do the characters seems real as you visualize them? Why or why not? 2. Is the setting describe adequately? Prove your answer. 3. What is the conflict of the story? 4. What point of view is used in the story? QUESTIONS: 1. What is critique? 2. What are the common approaches in writing a critique? 3. Why is it important to critique written accounts? THANK YOU!

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