2. ▪ A critique is a systematic analysis of a piece of
literature that discusses its validity and evaluates its
worth.
Its main purpose is not informational, but analytic
and persuasive.
In analyzing the content and context within which
literary work was written, the writer of a critique
argues whether it is worth reading or not.
A recap for critique
7. Example
Today’s book review will be on ‘The Little Prince’ by Antoine De Saint-
Exupéry. Growing up as a child, this was one of my favorite books with a
very important life lesson to learn. (introduction)
‘The Little Prince’ tells the story of a pilot stranded in the desert fixing his
aeroplane, until one day he meets a little boy – the Little Prince. The
Little Prince tells the pilot many stories of his magical journey from his
little planet and of his encounters with different grown-ups. The story
focuses on how grown-ups are only interested in figures or matters of
very little importance in life, in which the Little Prince cannot understand.
The story highlights how most grown-ups miss out on the simple things
in life, such as friendship, love and the beauty of the world because they
are too occupied with gaining wealth and power. They are tricked into
believing that figures or having money is important, but their life has no
meaning. (body)
8. Example
What I like most about ‘The Little Prince’ is the key message of: “It is only
with the heart that one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye.”
It teaches the reader that it is important to look beneath the surface to truly
understand something, which most people fail to do as they are only interested
in the face-value of something, as demonstrated at the very beginning of the
story. This is a very important message for any child or grown-up to
understand, in which the book demonstrates very beautifully. (analysis)
The story writing itself is kept very simple with no rhythm or rhyme, but the
imagination and maturity of the story keeps the reader interested along with
the use of drawings by the author to help the reader visualize some things
which may be unfamiliar. Not everyone knows what ‘Baobabs’ are. (analysis)
9. Example
Overall I would recommend ‘The Little Prince’ to all children over
the age of 8, as younger readers may fail to understand certain words
or the key message being portrayed. They may also find the book too
serious, lacking any fun or humor, while older readers will definitely
appreciate the beautiful message in this old tale. (conclusion)
10. NOTE:
▪ Use 8x11 bond paper
▪ Use 1.5 space, arial font, size 11
▪ Be sure to examine the text on the chosen lens or approach.
▪ Submit the final paper on March 25, 2024.
