The document discusses writing reaction papers, reviews, and critiques as specialized forms of evaluation for various works including scholarly studies and artistic performances. It emphasizes the importance of critical assessment and offers guidelines on structuring critiques, highlighting strengths and weaknesses, and preparing a thesis statement. Additionally, it includes an assignment to write a review on the rehabilitation of Manila Bay, focusing on its significance and contributions to the country.

3. Writing
a
Reaction
Paper,
Review
and

4.  Reaction paper, review, and critique are
specialized forms of writing in which a reviewer
or reader evaluates any of the following:
•A scholarly work (academic books, articles)
•A work of art (performance art, play, dance, sports,
films, exhibits)
•Designs (industrial designs, furniture, fashion design)
•Graphic designs (posters, billboards, commercials,
and digital media)

5.  Usually range in length from 250-750 words.
Not just a SUMMARY- critical assessments,
analyses, evaluation of different works.
Reaction Paper, Review and Cri

7. a report
that discusses a
situation or the
writings or ideas of
someone and
offers a judgment
about them
the expression of
disapproval of
someone or
something based
on perceived faults
or mistakes.
Critique is not connected with Pessimism
-is a negative mental attitude in which
an undesirable outcome is anticipated
from a given situation. Pessimists tend to
focus on the negatives of life in general.

8. The Structure and Language of Critique

10. • Read the Work Carefully
• Choose Your Words
• Start With the Positive
• Consider Why It's Not Working
• Take Care With Humor
• Don't Shy Away From the Truth

11. In general, the critique should organized in
the following manner:
• What are some problems people
face in their daily lives?
• What are some heatly debated
topics discussed among groups
concerning the community.

13. Illustrating Strengths Illustrating Weaknesses
Given it’s features, X may be the
best among the competition..
However, X may not be a wise
choice if you intend to… (Cite
specific activities or features
needed by a specific user or
audience).
X does not only provide
(enumerate common features
found in other counterparts) but
also (enumerate unique
features)
In certain cases, X lacks some
interesting points such as… (cite
specific features or qualities).
X may not appeal to certain
users or audiences as it… (cite
specific features or qualities).

14. Is a movie, book, gadget, event or
concept a good investment of time,
effort, and money? What
background knowledge does one
need to see or use them?

21. Prepare you thesis statement and outline.
1. Write a review about the rehabilitation in Manila
Bay. Your critique should be at least 300 words and
should not exceed 500 words. The critique should
not only focus on the details of the topic but also on
it’s contribution to our country. In addition, the
review should help raise awareness of the
importance of the activity.