Compose an Individual Critic on a Chosen Selection.

2. COMPOSE AN INDEPENDENT
CRITIQUE OF A CHOSEN
SELECTION

3. At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Analyze the main elements in a chosen selection;
2. Compose a concise critique of a film or story; and
3. Value the importance of learning the independent
critiquing of a chosen selection.

4. WHAT IS A CRITIQUE?
 It is an in-depth evaluation of a story, novel, film, or other
reading/reviewing materials for the purpose of giving the public an
insight into the text.
 It seeks to shed light on the content of a text in order to help
future readers or viewers understand better the material that
they are reading/viewing.

5. WHAT IS A CRITIQUE?
Critiques contain a careful evaluation mainly on the
following elements of a narrative:
Characterization Theme
Setting Dialogue
Conflict Plot
Style

6. CRITIQUE
 David Forlamd (2017) and other critics enumerated some
questions one might use to judge a story or other narratives.
1. Setting: How we'll was the setting develop?
2. Characterization: How well-drawn are the characters in the
story?
3. Conflict and Plot: Is there any conflict in the story? Is the plot
interesting and original?
4. Theme: How we'll does the story speak to the readers?
5. Style: How distinctive or unique is the writing style?

7. 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?

8. SETTING
•Setting is where and when a story or scene
takes place. The where can be a real place like
the city of New York, or it can be an imagined
location, like Middle Earth in J.R.R. Tolkien's The
Lord of the Rings. Similarly, the when can be a
real time period (past or present) or imagined

9. 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?

10. CHARACTERIZATION
•Characterization is the description of a
character's physical traits (how a character
looks), point of view, personality, private
thoughts, and actions.

11. CONFLICT AND PLOT
• Is there a conflict in the story? Is the plot
interesting, original and well-developed?
Are there unnecessary and confusing
subplots?

12. CONFLICT
•Conflict in a story is a struggle between
opposing forces.
• Man vs. Self. This type of conflict is usually
caused by something external — but the battle
itself takes place within. ...
•Man vs. Man. ...
•Man vs. Nature. ...

13. PLOT
•Essentially, a story plot is what happens
in the story. More specifically, the plot is
the series of events that take place. It's the
action of the story that drives the narrative
forward.

14. THEME
• How well does the story speak to the
readers? Does it raise questions
about life, or provide profound
insights?

15. THEME
•A theme is a central, unifying idea.
It's the bigger issue that emerges as
the characters pursue their goals.

16. 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?

17. STYLE
•Style in literature is the literary element that
describes the ways that the author uses
words — the author's word choice, sentence
structure, figurative language, and sentence
arrangement all work together to establish
mood, images, and meaning in the text.

18. Direction: Go over each of the following scenarios and then choose
one for this activity. You are to write your response to the question
and then identify five qualities that make a film or reading material
worth reading or viewing.
a. Your family recently subscribed to Netflix, which give you access
to many of the latest movies. What would you be watching
immediately? Why?
b. The city library updated its shelves with lots of fiction books. What
book would you borrow likely first? Why?
Activity: My Ideal Choice

19. The number 1 movie/book that I would likely to enjoy is _____.
This is because it meets my criteria of a good book/movie, namely:
✔️
✔️
✔️
✔️

20. Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
1/2 crosswise.
1. What do you call to an in-depth evaluation of a story, novel, film, or ang
reading/viewing materials?
A. Critical Analysis
B. Argumentative Essay
C. Critique
D. Critic
2. How does a critique differ from mere criticism?
A. A critique focuses solely on the flaws and faults in a story.
B. A critique aims to provide insight into the content of a text.
C. A critique avoids discussing character development.
D. A critique is synonymous with criticism.

21. Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
1/2 crosswise.
3. What makes a character interesting and relatable?
A. Lack of any personal history
B. Unnecessary complexity
C. Knowing enough about their life and attitudes
D. Being one-dimensional
4. Which of the following is essential for a well-developed plot?
A. Numerous subplots
B. Lack of conflict
C. Originality
D. Confusing twists

22. Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
1/2 crosswise.
5. What aspect of a story does the setting primarily impact?
A. Character development
B. Plot twists
C. Dialogue
D. Genre
6-10. In your own words, discuss the importance of critiquing a certain
story or a film.

23. Assignment:
On a 1/2 crosswise, search for the structure used
in a critical essay. Provide an example to each.