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Free-write by completing the sentences and responding to the…
Free-write by completing the sentences and responding to the questions under “How Can I Assert a Tentative Overall Judgment?” Based off the book Speak BY Laurie Halse Anderson
A good strategy is to begin by NAMING the subject and IDENTIFYING the kind of subject it is, then using VALUE TERMS to state your judgment of the subject’s strengths and weaknesses:
X is a brilliant embodiment of______genre/category], especially notable for its superb_____ and thorough_______.
Because I admire___________[another artist’s other work], I expected X to be_______But I was disappointed/surprised by___________
X has many good qualities, including_______and_________; however, its pluses do not outweigh its one major drawback, namely that__________
“How Can I Come up with Reasons and Evidence to Support My Judgment?”Based off the book Speak BY Laurie Halse Anderson
List the good and bad qualities of the subject. Begin by reviewing the criteria and the VALUE TERMS you have already used to describe the good and bad qualities of the subject. These are the potential REASONS for your judgment. Try restating them using this basic sentence strategy, which is also illustrated by an example from student William Akana’s film review:
X is________ [your overall judgment] because __________ and_______
EXAMPLE : Scott Pilgrim vs. the World can be appreciated and enjoyed by all audiences because of its inventive special effects, clever dialogue, and artistic cinematography and editing. (par. 2)
Write steadily for at least five minutes, developing your reasons. Ask yourself questions like these:
Why are the characteristics I’m pointing out for praise or criticism so important in judging my subject?
EXAMPLE: Akana singles out special effects, dialogue, cinematography and editing because of the particular kind of film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is – “a hilarious slacker movie that also somehow reimagines romantic comedy” (par. 1).
How can I prove to readers that the value terms I’m using to evaluate these characteristics are fair and accurate?
EXAMPLE: Akana analyzes the film’s special effects and gives readers specific examples, including screen shots, to demonstrate that they are indeed “inventive.”
Make notes of the EVIDENCE you will use to support your judgment. Evidence you might use to support each reason may include the following:
examples
quotations from authorities
textual evidence (quotations, paraphrases, or summaries)
images
statistics
comparisons or contrasts
You may already have some evidence you could use. If you lack evidence for any of your reasons, make a research-to-do note for later.
