Gaby Elsusu

1. Open and read the “How to write a critique” document in the resources menu.

Describe what is a critique. A critique involves identifying critical things to say about an article and resisting the temptation to describe rather than analyse

2. Outline the FOUR stages in a critique. the four stages in a critique are an introduction, a summary of the article, your anaylsis or critical commentary on the original text and your conclusion or evaluation

3. Can a critique be positive? Discuss. No a critique can not be positive because a critique is just a description stating facts and involves identifying critical things about the article.

4. Critique the accuracy of the following articles:

This article stats the the Beijing olympics are trying to trap us in. it says that they are digging big holes but they say it is for the olympics. also in Beijing they have been practicing slow motion fighting in the parks.
The Beijing Olympics: Are They A Trap?

This article states that a 2 year old donkey named Scraps is being called up to Pro Donkey Basketball League. The donkey Scraps has signed a 50 pound contract with Dairy land donkey ball. Scraps is really good and he does not flinch when the ball is passed to his rider and he always runs to the right hoop.