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Below are tips in relation to Critical Review (Grade 6)/ Literary Recommendation (Grade 8):

 Background is key to this section – Encourage students to provide a synopsis of the plot/themes/ importance of their chosen subject in 5-6 sentences. From the outset, the audience needs to have a clear understanding of the subject that is being reviewed or recommended, so they can come to an informed judgement.  Advise students to adopt the position of an ‘objective observer’. They should carefully outline the strengths and weaknesses of their choice. A positive way to structure a review is to begin by discussing the merits of a chosen text, and then move on to its limitations. Starting with weaknesses can come across as either too harsh or unnecessarily mean.

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