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• Reaction paper


  A form of paper writing in which the writer expresses his/her ideas and opinions about what has been read or seen
• Reaction paper


  • Usually 300-500 words long
  • Requires thorough understanding of the object
  • Provides several strong arguments based on relevant facts and evidence
• Writing a reaction paper


  1. Deeply analyze the information from credible sources

  2. Introduce the information to the audience by structuring it logically

  3. Support with your comments and opinion
• Purpose of a reaction paper


  • Helps in making everyday decisions
  • Assists in processing own experience
  • Prompts the writer and readers to reflect on the message of a piece of work
  • Gives a commendation and a recommendation for improvement
• Modern iterations of the reaction paper


  • Movie review
  • Gadget review
  • Travel review
  • Essays that discuss social phenomenon or a common experience
• A reaction paper does not have a strict structure as other academic papers
• There are some requirements to follow when writing a reaction paper
• A reaction paper should describe the writer's thoughts, feelings and impressions to the subject
• A reaction paper should provide a thorough review of the examined topic and describe the writer's reaction to it
• To write a good reaction paper, the writer needs to understand the feelings and intentions of the author, provide good background and descriptive information, explain the need in their opinion, and base the paper on details that highlight every point of the analyzed piece
• Movie review


  An essay or article that contains the analysis of the film made by one person, collectively expressing the opinion on the movie
• Peculiarity of movie review


  • It does not simply evaluate the movie but gives very specific opinions which are the foundation of film review
  • It is a popular way for critics to assess a film's overall quality and determine whether or not they think the film is worth recommending
• Why a movie review is important


  • It informs audiences whether or not it is recommended to watch a certain film or not
  • It summarizes the film so that people have more information with which to gauge their interest in the film
  • It analyzes the film in terms of its messages and cultural representations
  • It analyzes the film in terms of its artistic value and technical skill
  • It alerts parents about whether or not the film is appropriate for their children
• Writing the Film Review


  1. Introduction

  2. Plot Summary

  3. Description

  4. Analysis

  5. Conclusion/Evaluation
• "Happiness is a warm, salty, crunchy popcorn while watching a movie."
• Movie viewing has been considered as one the favorite past times of young and old alike
• Movies are not just a form of entertainment
• AVENGERS: ENDGAME officially became the number 1 movie of all time, globally and is also the highest-grossing film overall of $2, 797, 8000, 564 in worldwide box office
• Ten Essential Elements for Movie Review

  • Plot
  • Attraction
  • Theme
  • Acting
  • Dialogue
  • Cinematography
  • Editing & Effects
  • Sound & Music
  • Directing
  • The "It" Factor
• Plot


  The movie follows a story arc and the story is plausible or believable
• Attraction


  • The movie has an interesting premise and has entertainment value
  • The premise drives the plot by creating an interesting set of circumstances for the story to take place within
• Theme


  • The themes are identifiable and intriguing
  • Themes should achieve at least one of the following: teach us something, make us think, form an emotional connection with us
• Acting


  The characters are multidimensional and the acting is convincing
• Dialogue


  The dialogue helps tell the story in the correct context
• Cinematography


  There is a consistent visual language that is enhanced by the lighting, setting and wardrobe
• Editing & Effects


  • The editing maintains attention and conveys the tone
  • The visual and special effects are seamlessly integrated
• Sound & Music


  The music is harmonious and the sound design is authentic
• Directing


  The director had a uniform vision and executed the film to its fullest potential
• The "It" Factor"


  • The movie is one-of-a-kind and goes above and beyond the status quo
  • A movie is transcendent when: it is beyond comprehension, it is beyond the limits of ordinary experience, it is universally applicable or significant
• The senator admitted owning the gun that killed his wife
• Critical thinking


  The ability to analyze information objectively and make a reasoned judgment. It involves the evaluation of sources, such as data, facts, observable phenomena, and research findings. Good critical thinkers can draw reasonable conclusions, make correct inferences from a set of information, and discriminate between useful and non-essential information.
• Top critical thinking skills


  • Analysis
  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Open-Mindedness
  • Problem Solving
• Analysis


  The ability to carefully examine something, whether it is a problem, a set of data, or a text. People with analytical skills can examine information, understand what it means, and properly explain to others the implications of that information.
• Communication


  The need to be able to communicate with others to share your ideas effectively. You will need to work with others and communicate effectively to figure out solutions to complex problems.
• Creativity


  Critical thinking often involves creativity and innovation. You might need to spot patterns in the information you are looking at or come up with a solution that no one else has thought of before. All of this involves a creative eye that can take a different approach from all other approaches.
• Open-Mindedness


  To think critically, you need to be able to put aside any assumptions or judgments and merely analyze the information you receive. You need to be objective, evaluating ideas without bias.
• Problem Solving


  Problem solving is another critical thinking skill that involves analyzing a problem, generating and implementing a solution, and assessing the success of the plan.
• Possible outcomes if tiger becomes extinct


  • Tiger will be replaced by another carnivore, by a lion, for example
  • Deer will flourish and plants will start to disappear
  • Deer will disappear and plants will flourish
  • Climate will be warmer and all living things will start to disappear
• "No, Honey, I don't want you to spend a lot of money on my birthday present. Just having you for a husband is the only gift I need. In fact, I'll just drive my old rusty bucket of bolts down to the mall and buy myself a little present. And if the poor old car doesn't break down, I'll be back soon.": 'Her message'