ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND

PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES
Quarter 1 – Module 4
Writing the Reaction Paper/ Review/ Critique

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 What I Need To Know

For the Learners

Congratulations for completing module 3! You have come to module 4. You are now
ready for the next step of learning English for Academic and Professional Purposes. This
module will let you try to go beyond reading and start writing a reaction paper that will
reveal your reflection and views about an event, a person, a product, or a performance. To
learn more effectively, do not forget to enjoy learning. Good luck!

Module Content

This module is where you start critical reading and write your understanding and reaction to what you
are reading. It will help you appreciate the texts you are reading and will also develop your critical thinking skills.
The lessons cover the following competencies:
• applies the principles of writing effective reviews and critiques(CS-EN11/12A-EAPP-Id-f-17),
• writes an objective/balanced review or critique of a work of art, an event, or aprogram (CS-
EN11/12A-EAPP-Id-f-18)

Objectives:
Here are the things that are expected of you to learn at the end of this module:
1. identify the contents of a reaction paper, review, or critique,
2. express ideas objectively, and
3. write a balanced reaction paper/ review/ critique.

General Instructions
To do well in this module, you need to remember the following:
1. Read texts carefully so that you can easily comprehend what you are reading.
2. Answer questions with all honesty. Success does not come from copying from others. It is made
possible by trying hard on your own so you can learn even from your mistakes.
3. Review your answers. It is safe to go back and think about what you have written. It will help
you lessen, if not avoid, errors.
4. Follow instructions given and ask if there is something that you did not understand.
5. Do the tasks assigned and do not delay in submitting your requirements. It will help you avoid
having a pile of unfinished activities.
6. Feel free to communicate with your teacher. There is no harm in asking for clarification so that
you will not be in confusion.
7. Remember to review once done answering the activities.
8. Have fun as you learn. This course is essential no matter what your strand is. When you have
fun, you can quickly discover the lessons.

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 Lesson
Writing the Reaction Paper/
1 Review / Critique

What's In

Module 3 taught you the appropriate language, manner, and critical approachesin writing views. In this
lesson, you will learn what a reaction paper is and write your reaction paper. Keep learning with fun!

What Is It

REACTION PAPER is a form of paper writing in which the writer expresses his ideas and opinions about
a text read or seen. The writers evaluate the content of the material through a reaction paper. This paper writing
may be informal, two pages long. Like all essays, a reaction paper comprises an introduction, body, and
conclusion. In the introduction, the writer states the central premise; in the body, one expresses his ideas; and in
the conclusion, one summarizes theresults. The reaction paper does not summarize the article, although it includes
important information from the material read.

Source: https://www.bestessays.com/glossary/reaction_paper.php

One may write a reaction paper indirectly, so it is vital to get the examiner's intention fast. A good example is
assigning one to critique a particular subject, which would constitute a reaction paper, or to write a review about
a literature book; it also falls into the same group.

Source: https://www.aresearchguide.com/write-reaction-paper.html

Although you write about your reactions, thoughts, and impressions, you still need to follow an appropriate
structure. So make sure to:
• Read the material carefully.
• Whether it is a book, article, or film, make sure to read or watch it very carefully.
• Sometimes, you will need to repeat this procedure a couple of times.
• Mark interesting places while reading/watching. It will help you focus on the aspects that impressed
you the most and return to them after reading or watching.
• Write down your thoughts while reading/watching. Doing so, you won't forget any important ideas that
came to your head.
• Come up with a thesis statement. Use your notes to formulate a central idea you will develop in your
further work. Then, put it in one sentence and make it your thesis statement.
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 • Compose an outline. Every time you write an academic paper, you need to outline. Try at least once and
you will see how helpful an outline could be!
• Construct your paper. Only when done with all the preparations, can you start writing a paper.

SOURCE: https://ozzz.org/reaction-paper/

The first part of your paper should contain information on the author and the topic. You need to write
down the main ideas and highlight their main points. You can use direct quotations if needed. Avoid your
personal opinion in this section. The second part should contain your thoughts on the subject. Focuson a central
problem or address all of them and describe your opinion. Explain how the material can relate to the modern
world, to society, or separate individuals. Back your statements with sources if needed and make conclusions
whether you support the author or not.

Writing a reaction paper can be challenging, so many students use examples to learn more about its
structure and key features. Here are a few recommendations, which will help you complete an outstanding
reaction paper:
• Read the original article carefully and highlight the main ideas and points youwant to discuss;
• Describe your point of view and back it with additional information if needed. Use vivid examples;
• Use various sources to make your statement more argumentative.

There are also a few tips that will help you avoid common mistakes. First, don't give a summary of an article.
You should perform your personal opinion, not an overview. You should always back your ideas with examples.
However, avoid using examples, which are difficult to relate to the topic. With the help of these simple rules, you
will learn how to write a reaction paper and will be able to create outstanding work!

Source: https://kingessays.com/reaction-paper.php, http://feldschloessel.info/cenyfig

What's More

Activity 3. Read the Review

Now, that you know what a reaction paper is and how to write it, let us read a review of a movie titled
"Miracle in Cell No. 7" and evaluate whether it has the characteristics of a good reaction paper/movie review
or not. But before you read it, let us define these words first. Get the meaning ofthese words from any dictionary.

WORDS MEANINGS FROM DICTIONARY

1. Handicap
2. Forge
3. Execution
4. Exonerate
5. Perplex
6. Caricature
7. Cronyism
8. Undercurrent
9. Compensate

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 Miracle in Cell No. 7: Film Review
Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/miracle-cell-no-7-film-479285

A mentally handicapped single father is wrongly accused, tried, and sentenced to death for the rape-
murder of an elementary school girl in Lee Hwan- Kyung's Miracle in Cell No. 7. The miracle of the title is the
series of meetings the man has withhis daughter while in prison in the months that lead up to his execution and
the friendship she forges with his fellow inmates. Years later, the girl grows into a womanset on exonerating her
dad with their help. Oh, this is a comedy.
But then there's the melodramatic, tragic aspect of the film that gives it its jarringtone. The prison scenes
are told in flashback as an adult Ye-sung (Park Shin-Hye) addresses a court in an attempt to prove her father's
innocence. Her biggest ally in the quest is Jang Min-hwan (Jeong Jin-young), warden at the time of Yong-gu's
detention. In 1997, Jang is a grieving father whose experience and gut instinct tell himYong-gu may be innocent.
He does his part by looking the other way when Ye-sung sneaks in and raising the little girl later on. He also digs
around police records and uncovers a pattern of political prosecution, police ineptitude, and corruption that
supports their claims. And Lee has a penchant for heavy-handed imagery (the hot air balloon that gets snagged
on barbed wire) and histrionics (walking the green mile) that could bear judicious editing.
It is this odd mix of broad comedy and issue-based drama that makes Miracle so perplexing and logic-
defying. It's hard to tell if Lee has made a social drama(legal shortcomings and cronyism make headlines in Korea)
disguised as a goofy comedy or a comedy with an undercurrent of righteous anger. Either way, the film wouldn't
work at all if it wasn't packed with engaging performances by some of Korea's most reliable second-stringers. Ryu
(War of the Arrows) waffles between caricature and affecting as the handicapped Yong-gu. Gal occasionally
suffers an overabundance of cute (though she's far more interesting than Park), but the rest of the cast more
than compensate for their shortcomings, particularly Oh (The Thieves) and Jeong (The King and the Clown).
Miracle in Cell No. 7 is one of those films you don't want to, one you know you shouldn't, but you just can't help
liking.

Producer: Kim Min-ki, Lee Sang-hunDirector Lee Hwan-kyung

Cast: Ryu Seung-Ryong, Gal So-Won, Oh Dal-Su, Park Won-Sang, Jung Man-Shik, Kim Ki-Cheon, Kim
Jung-Tae, Park Shin-Hye, Jeong Jin-Young
Screenwriter: Lee Hwan-Kyung, Yu Young-a, Kim Hwang-sung, Kim Young-seok
Executive producer: Kim Woo-taek
Director of Photography: Kang Seung-gii
Production Designer: Lee Hu-kyoung
Music: Lee Dong-june
Costume designer: Kim Na-youn
Editor: Choi Jai-geun, Kim So-youn

Check your understanding of the text by answering the questions below. Write your answerin your
activity notebook.
1. What does the review say about the film?
2. What were the essential qualities of the film mentioned in the review?
3. Explain the essence of the story in the film as stated in the review.
4. What did the review say about the genre of the film?
5. Do you think the review is good? Why?

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 What I Have Learned

What I Can Do

Now that you have learned how to write a reaction paper, you are ready to write your own. Write your
review or critique about any book or movie that you would like to read or watch. Follow the guidelines below:
1. Choose a book that you find easy to read and understand. If you prefer a movie, choose one that is rated
G (General Audiences).
2. Be sure to use appropriate language, manner, and critical approach. You may use any of the
approaches learned in writing the review. Indicate this on the Introduction part.
3. The language should be formal and easily understood by the general public. Use everything that you
have learned in this module and the previous one.
4. You can also refer to the texts you have read. Those were excellent examples, and you can use them as
a guide as you develop your book or movie review.
5. Review the STRUCTURES AND GUIDELINES in writing a reaction or a critique paper from Module 3.
6. Strictly follow this format:
• Font: Cambria
• Font size: 12 font
• Paper size: short bond (stick to 1-2 pages only, excluding the cover page)
• Spacing: 1.5 spacing
• Margins: 1-inch on all sides
• Make sure to separate parts (introduction, body, conclusion)
7. Scoring will use the rubric found in Module 3.
8. Upload your reaction paper SEPARATELY in the Google Form link that will be sent to your respective
GCs.

Are you ready? Start Writing! Good luck! You can use a separate sheet of paper forthe draft.

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