Teaching Criticism

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Objective

Ask students to go beyond "I don't like it" and form critical opinions based on a set of criteria. Students can produce written arguments or turn their opinion into oral presentations.

  1. Introduce the concept with topics students are familiar with: games, music, or movies.
  2. Ask them when different choices might be the "best choice." For example, Solitaire may not be the greatest card game, but it's perfect for solo play.
  3. Explain that they are developing "criteria," a key component to a critical argument.
  4. Students can now judge multiple choices based on a set of criteria.
  5. Eventually, move to evaluate grade-level content.

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