MODULE 5

ENGLISH FOR
ACADEMIC AND
PROFESSIONAL
PURPOSES

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Grade: _______________________________________________________
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MODULE 5: EXPRESSING PERSONAL OPINIONS IN
WRITTEN FORMS

This module will discuss the three characteristics of a paper that can be classified into
three: reaction paper, review paper, and critique paper. At the end of this module, you
will be required to choose one from them and produce a publishable paper either for a
newspaper or for the internet.

LEARNING GOALS:

 I can use appropriate critical approaches in writing a critique such as formalism

and feminism.
 I can write an objective/balanced review or critique of a work of art, an event, or a
program.

LEARNING MATERIALS:

 English for Academic and Professional Purposes book

 Handout 5 – Writing a Position Paper
 PPT5 – Expressing Personal Opinions in Written Forms

I. MY STARTER
You express yourown opinion in writing a reaction, review, and critique paper.

ACTIVITY NO. 1

Have you seen the commercial of RC Cola with a kid that has 4 glasses at his
back and a mother that hides a bottle inside her head? Are you one of the 7
million viewers who scratched their heads? Have you asked yourself its
relevance? How did the ads creators come up with such an idea and what were
they thinking? Have you posted your interpretation on social media?

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 II. WHAT TO KNOW
This learning task will give you additional information about reaction paper,
review paper, and critique paper. Study the lesson and accomplish this task
independently. If you have questions and clarifications, you can message me.

TASK NO. 1
 Open your book in English for Academic and Professional Purposes and
turn to page 144-149. I want you to read and analyze the information in
your book. I also provided a soft copy of the handout for this lesson for
those students who do not have a copy of their book.

1. What are the three characteristics of a paper?

2. What is a reaction paper?
3. What is a review paper?
4. What is a critique paper?
5. What are the things need to be considered in writing a reaction
paper, review paper, and critique paper?
6. What are the things we need to avoid in writing these papers?

 The PowerPoint presentation is also available on your flash drive.

III. KNOW YOUR EMOTION

Now that you are done with your reading activity, it is time to check your emotion.

ACTIVITY NO. 2

Directions: React to the statements presented below by choosing from the faces
presented to express your feelings regarding the given sentences.

Happy Face Sad Face Neutral Face

1. Face to face classes.

2. How the government leaders are doing their job?
3. Immediate closure of ABS-CBN.
4. Knowing that you have teachers who are concern about you.
5. Not having a girlfriend/boyfriend yet.
6. Plans of going to college next year.
7. Discovery of an effective vaccine against COVID-19 that is accessible to
everybody.
8. Adjusting to the demands of this new normal.
9. Increasing number of COVID-19 recoveries in our country.
10. Kuya Kim Atienza signing a contract in GMA.

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 ACTIVITY NO. 2

Directions: Answer the following questions based on the texts given.

1. Among your responses, which have the most number of faces?

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2. How did you feel while giving your reactions?
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3. Is it important to always give reactions to everything that’s happening
around us? Why do you say so?
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ACTIVITY NO. 3

Directions: Read the following statements. Check the TRUE column if the
statement is correct, FALSE if not.

STATEMENTS TRUE FALSE

1. A critic is the same thing as a critique.
2. Critiquing allows a person to see the
weakness for improvement.
3. There are a variety of ways on how to write a
critique.
4. Critique papers can be used solely for arts
purposes.
5. Research is needed when writing a critic.
6. Performing criticism is finding fault and errors
in forms of art and literature.
7. Arguments supporting the main point and its
evidences are relevant in a critique.
8. Author’s background is insignificant to his/her
work.
9. Recommendation should be written at the end
of the critique.
10. A critique benefits the readers/viewers not the
author/creator.

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IV. REAL-LIFE APPLICATION
Directions: Write a critique paper about the English movie “Little Women”
found in your flash drive. Your paper should include your evaluation and critical
judgment about the movie. It should give a balanced outlook on facts and
opinions. It should be clear and comprehensive.

Content:
In writing the content, follow the specifications indicated in the format
section. The content of your paper should also include the introduction, the body,
and the conclusion.

Tips on how to get started in writing your paper:

1. Watch the material or subject of your paper.
2. Choose three major points that you would like to emphasize and focus on
in your paper. For example, I the movie, you would like to focus on the
roles of the cast, the issues presented in the movie, and the impact of the
movie on the viewers.
3. Define what your thesis statement is. Write it down. You may write several
thesis statements, revise, and choose one later on.
4. Have a conclusive statement.

Format:
1. Paper size: 8.5” x 11” (letter size)
2. Spacing: Double-spaced
3. Font: Times New Roman
4. Font size: 12 points
5. Margins: 1 inch on all sides
6. Footer: Page number (Page ___ of ___)

Cover Page:
The cover should contain the following:

Title of your paper

Your name
The name of you teacher
The date you have submitted the paper
Your section/year
The name of your school

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