You will be required to do at least one each per unit my friends Critical responses are based on what THE AUTHOR was doing to get a point across Critical elements in a story are how the author used elements authors style such as irony metaphor simile imagery characterization climax ID: 610867
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Critical/Analytical vs. Personal Response
You will be required to do at least one each per unit, my friends. Slide2
Critical responses are based on what THE AUTHOR was doing to get a point across. Critical elements in a story are how the author used elements (author’s style) such as irony, metaphor, simile, imagery, characterization, climax, conflict, tone, foreshadowing,
pt
of view, setting or symbols (all defined on in your “short story” notes
Example: Oscar Meyer’s sarcastic tone in his article “One Direction: The Band to Define a Nation” suggests that readers should ingest the article with more than a hint of satire. Meyer did not write the piece to be taken seriously, as demonstrated in the line, “Harry Styles’ decision to wear the English flag on his tattered ‘T’ sends a message to international fans that England will once again conquer the world as it had in 16
th
century (8)”. Slide3
Personal responses are compositions (essays, journals, diaries, paragraphs, memoirs) where the pronoun “I” may be utilized. Students relate a piece of literature to their own experiences, memories, or thoughts.
Example: I completely disagree with Oscar Meyer’s point that the band “One Direction” does not represent their home country when touring the world. The fact that
Louis
Tomlinson has an English accent is one of the many reasons I taped a poster of him in my top desk drawer. Slide4
You will need to write a PERSONAL, CRITICAL and PERSUASIVE piece on the grade 12 diploma, so we will have lots to practice throughout the year. Slide5
Is this example critical/analytical or personal?
“The poem’s main appeal is the juxtaposition of fantasy and realism in its characterization and setting. “Slide6
Is this example critical/analytical or personal?
“Belle’s rebellion when leaving the Beast’s castle is similar to the rebellion I showcased in grade two, when I rode my bike too far from home to prove a point. “Slide7
Ideas and Impressions
: The exploration of the topic is insightful. Perceptions and ideas are confident and discerning. Support is precise and aptly reinforces the ideas and impressions. Risks taken to develop personal connection.
Presentation: The student’s voice is convincing. Stylistic choices are precise and the student’s creation of tone is adept. The unifying effect is skillfully developed.
Personal Response- based on ELA diploma rubric. Out of 10. Slide8
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Example of a personal response from diplomaSlide9
The personal response should take about 30-40 minutes to write. Each new idea and reflection should have its own paragraph. Typical structures:
Intro- unifying effect at the end of intro, like a thesis.
Para 2: What the character goes through (reference literature)Para 3: What you personally have gone through
Para 4: Compare character and yourself and make a concluding remark. If 2 different ideas, make 2 different paragraphs.
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Commentary on what a section of the piece means to you. Each idea should still have its own paragraph.
Structure of Personal ResponseSlide10
If you are referencing only one text, reference it in the introduction, then just add page
n
umbers at the end of any partial or full quote used. Adding quotes