Read the following statements and

try to point out what’s wrong with

the sentences. These can be form
or content errors. You are only
given 10 seconds to spot the error.
I am doctor.
He plays piano very good.
We goes to the beach every
summer.
I'm reading a interesting book.
I'm reading a interesting book.
The car needs washed.
My friend, she is a lawyer.
They're going on vacation their.
 PEER
CRITIQUE
CRITIQUE
Detailed analysis, evaluation, or assessment of a piece
of work or an idea.
It involves examining and providing feedback on the
strengths and weaknesses, merits and flaws, or the
overall effectiveness of something.
A critique often involves offering constructive criticism,
identifying areas of improvement, and providing an
informed opinion or judgement.
It aims to provide a thoughtful and objective
assessment while considering the context, purpose, and
intended audience of the work being critiqued.
ORGANIZATION
 It is said that ideas are well-developed when
there is a clear statement of purpose, position,
facts, examples, specific details, definitions,
explanation, justifications, or opposing
viewpoints.
 Organization is achieved when these ideas are
logically and accurately arranged.
 Organization means that your argument flows
logically from one point to the next.
COHERENCE
 Sentences are arranged in a logical manner,
making them easily understood by the reader.
 It is the connection of ideas at sentence level.
 It means that the elements of your paperwork
together smoothly and naturally.
STRUCTURE
a. Chronological structure- an arrangement
of events in a linear fashion as they occurred in
time.
b. Flashback structure- beginning in a certain
point of the story then moving back in the past.
c. Parallel structure- a type of structure that
has several stories, running side by side with
occasional cross-cutting or convergence.

d. Collage or Mosaic structure- it involves

pasting together of small fragments, which all
together build up the total picture of what
happened.
e. Question and Answer structure- it allows
the reader to hear the subject’s voice without
awkwardness of having to repeat “he said” or
“she said” before or after every direct
quotation.
f. Frame or The story-within-a-story- it is a
good structure to use when you want to say
two stories- say, a travel narrative, where the
actual physical journey is paralleled by an
inner journey.
 TITLE
It is not necessarily written before the piece is
written, but it is good to have a working title to
help you focus.
Catchy and clever title have advantage.
Titles which are too long is a
disadvantage.
Title should not be misleading.
It should give the reader idea of what to
expect.
 The First Paragraph

 Lead the reader to reading the whole text.

 It must catch the attention, give the reader
a hint of what the subject is, set tone, and
guide the reader to what comes next.
Passage of vivid description.
Quotation
Dialogue
Question
Striking statement
Reference for current event
In medias re-plunge right into the middle action.
 Literary Elements

 refer to particular identifiable characteristics

of a whole text.
 tools and techniques used by writers to
create and enhance their works of literature.
Creative nonfiction is about fact and truth. The truth
can be about a personal experience, event, or issue
in the public eye. You can research on your topic:
primary (interview, personal experience, or
participant observation) and secondary research
(books, magazines, newspaper, Web)
 Never invent or change facts.
 An invented story is fiction.
 Provide accurate information.
 Write honestly and truthfully.
 Information should be verifiable.
 Provide concrete evidences.
 Use facts, examples and quotations.
 Use literary devices to tell the story
 Choose language the stimulates and entertains
your readers such as simile, metaphor, imagery.
Ending a creative nonfiction piece must be the
logical conclusion of the flow of your text or of
the development of your ideas. The reader
must be left with the impression that the
subject was adequately discussed or
presented.
 Dramatic denouement
 Note of quiet lyricism
 Moral lesson
 Anecdote
 Point made at the beginning of the
essay
CRITIQUE
 Critical discussion or review that
describes, summarizes, analyzes,
and evaluates the strengths and
weaknesses of a work.
 It is written in paragraph form.
Peer Critique
Guidelines
 Critical discussion or review that
describes, summarizes, analyzes,
and evaluates the strengths and
weaknesses of a work.
 It is written in paragraph form.
 Be Kind

 Always treat others with dignity and respect.

 Be specific

Focus on particular strengths and

weaknesses, rather than making general
comments like “It’s good” or “I like it.”
 Be Helpful

The goal is to positively contribute to the

individual or the group, not to simply be
heard.
 Participate

Peer critique is a process to support each

other, and your feedback is valued!
 How to Write a Critique:
Suggested Critique Format
Summarize and interpret.
At this first stage, you are not judging the
piece or offering suggestions.
You are just telling the author what you think it
is about, and what you think it is trying to do.
This is important because it tells the author
how well he or she has succeeded in
communicating.
It also tells the author if you have understood
the piece correctly.
 Say what you think is working well.
Positive feedback can be as useful as
criticism.
 Point out the best parts of the piece and
the strengths of the author's writing.
 This can help the author write more "best
parts" in the future and develop his or her
individual talent.
 Give constructive criticism.
 Make sure that criticism is respectful
and delivered in a form that allows the
author to make specific
improvements.
 Give examples from the piece
whenever possible to show your
points.
How to Write a Critique: Do's
and Don'ts
  Read the piece several times ahead of
time
  Try to experience the piece as an
"ordinary reader" before you
 consider it as an author or editor
  Try to understand the author's goals
  Be specific in your feedback and
provide relevant examples
 Impose your own aesthetics, tastes,
or world view
 Rewrite the story the way you would
have written it
 Discourage the author
 Offer criticisms that are too general to
help the author make specific
improvements