WRITING A

REACTION
PAPER,
REVIEW, AND
CRITIQUE
 Paperman
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Questions:
• 1. What was the film about? Answer it in three
sentences.
• 2. Did you like the film? Why or why not? List
the reasons below.
• 3. Which part of the film did you like best?
Why? Which part did you not like? Why?
What are Reaction Papers, Reviews, and Critiques?
A reaction paper, a review, and a critique are
specialized forms of writing in which a reviewer or
reader evaluates any of the following:
 a scholarly work (e.g., academic books and articles)
 a work of art (e.g., performance art, play, dance,
sports, film, exhibits)
 designs (e.g., industrial designs, furniture, fashion
design)
 graphic designs (e.g., posters, billboards,
commercials, and digital media)
Reaction papers, reviews, and critiques
usually range length from 250 to 750
words. They are not simply summaries but
are critical assessments, analyses, or
evaluation of different works. As
advanced forms of writing, they involve
your skills in critical thinking and
recognizing arguments. However, you
should not connect the word critique to
cynicism and pessimism.
Reviewers do not simply rely on mere
opinions; rather they use both proofs
and logical reasoning to substantiate
their comments. They process ideas
and theories, revisit and extend ideas
in a specific field of study, and present
an analytical response to a book or
article.
Guidelines in Writing a Reaction Paper, Review,
or Critique
1. For articles or journals
a. Read, view, or listen to the work to be
reviewed carefully to get the main topic or
concepts presented. Then revisit the work to
further identify its arguments or message.
b.Relate the content of the work to what you
already know about the topic. This will make
you more engaged in the article or book.
c. Focus on discussing how the book treats the
topic and not the topic itself. Use phrases such
as this book/ work presents and the author
argues.
d. Situate your review. This means that your
analysis should be anchored on the theories
presented by the writer or creator.
e. Report the type of analysis or mode of
presentation the writer/creator used and how
this type of analysis supports the arguments and
claims.
f. Examine whether the findings are adequately
supported and how the connections between
ideas affect the conclusions and findings.
g. Suggest points for improvement of the
reasoning, explanation, presentation of ideas, as
well as alternative methods and processing of
reasoning.
h. Compare the writer’s or creator’s explanation
of the topic to that of another expert from the
same field of study.
i. Point out other conclusions or
interpretations that the writer/creator
missed out. Present other ideas that
need to be examined.
j. Show your agreement with the
writer’s or creator’s ideas and present
an explanation for this argument.
2. For artworks and other media
a.When critiquing artworks or
posters, make sure to use
speculative verbs such as evoke,
create, appear, and suggest to
show your interpretation of the
artist’s work is just that – an
interpretation.
b. Presume that the reader has not yet seen the
material you are reviewing, so make sure to
describe it for them. For reviews of films or
plays, make sure not to spoil key events unless
they figure in your review, in which case always
add a disclaimer.
c. For artworks, describe the material in simple
terms to help your audience visualize it; refrain
from being vague or abstract.
3. On a general note, your reaction paper’s
conclusion may focus on the following ideas.
a. Did the work hold your interest?
b.Did the work annoy or excite you?
c. Did the work prompt you to raise questions to
the author?
d.Did the work lead you to some realizations?
e.Did the work remind you of other materials
that you have read, viewed or listened to in
the past?
Tasks:
Task 1. A Work of Art
This group will watch a short film entitled “Dagta sang mga
Halintang” with Glory Ann Castre as the main cast and directed
by Mr. Adonis Gonzales and Ms. Nhessa Mar Cataloctocan and
was filmed last year. (Teacher shows the film in class.)

Task 2. Designs
This group will give their critique about Panubok
which is the traditional embroidery of Panay-Bukidnon.
(Teacher provides pictures.)
Tasks:
Task 3. Graphic Designs
This group will watch a Jollibee Commercial and
write their critique on it. (Teacher presents the
commercial in class.)

Task 4. A Scholarly Work

This group will read the poem written by Dr. Jesus
Insilada at least twice and write a critique about it.
(Teacher provides the copy.)
Task 1. A Work of Art
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Task 2. Designs
• SIKPON NATON ANG MGA TINAGA • Mga manogsalom kita nga
• Ni Dr. Jesus C. Insilada nagakalangkag
• Sang nagapisikpisik nga
• Sikpon naton ang mga tinaga dalagmiton:
• Kaangay sang mgaunog, tabay. kag • Lab-as kag matambok,
butodbutod. • Nga sang puwak makapalagpok.
• Wala kita nahdlok sa kagat sang • Mangarapkap kita kag
urang nga makubot. manghurikap
• Wala kita nagaisol • Sang matig-a nga bato kag
• Bisan aton mahikapan mahumok nga balas
• Ang madanlog nga tangkig (nga • Tubtob magtabuay ang aton mga
dalitan). palad:
• Basta, magtaboy lang ang aton • Karpa kag sele nga nagahirupay,
sarap, • Nga hunob sang pagpalangga sang
• Ang aton taun mabuta isa kag isa.
• Sang kanamit kag kananam sining • Nagataboy kag daw mabusdik sa
suba (sang mga tinaga). mga tinaga ang aton mga
tagipusuon.
 VGE GE SE LE N
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)
CONTENT (35%)
Main idea is clear.
Explanation is comprehensive and sufficient.
Explanation has depth.
Supporting details are directly linked to the main
idea.
Introduction states the title, director, and main idea
of the reviewed movie.
Paper presents the summary of the reviewed
movie.
Paper presents different perspectives of the issues
raised.
Paper clearly points out weaknesses of the movie.

Explanation and opinion are supported by evidence.

Ideas are presented convincingly.

Conclusion states the overall impression of the
work.
ORGANIZATION (25%)

Paper uses organizational pattern and

structure appropriate for the genre.

Cohesive devices are effectively used.

Ideas are correctly placed which improves

the paper’s organization.

Flow of ideas is smooth and easy to read.

STYLE (20%)
Paper showcases the writer’s voice.

Paper uses a variety of sentence structure.

Paper eliminates sexist language.

Paper uses language appropriate to context.

Paper eliminates wordiness.

GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS (10%)

Grammar is accurate.

Spelling, capitalization, and puncuations

are correctly used.

Word choice is appropriate.

Sentences are well structured.

DOCUMENTATION AND SOURCES (10%)

Paper uses correct citation and reference

format.
Sources used are reliable.

Sources used are relevant to the topic.

TOTAL
Assignment:
• Pretend that you are a well-known
writer of a famous blog. Choose one
TV show or newly released movie
and write a 500-word critique about
it. Publish your critique as a
Facebook note or as a blog post.