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Chapter Eleven
Evaluating: Film and the Arts
Consider selecting a specific Grammar or Common Sentence Problem learning
objective for each chapter based on the needs of the students in the class. Chapter 11
focuses on present tense verbs.
Discussion Questions for Online/Hybrid Classes
1. Post two criteria you think would be important to consider when evaluating a movie.
Explain why. (LO 11.2)
2. Watch television reality show that involves evaluation (e.g., Dancing with the Stars,
Iron Chef, Top Chef, America’s Got Talent, American Idol, etc.). Do you agree with
the criteria? Do you think the judging is fair? Should the audience be allowed to
vote? Do you like or not like these types of shows? Why? (LO 11.4)
3. When you finish college, you should be ready to apply for jobs in your field. What
evaluation criteria will you use when selecting locations to apply? List the criteria in
order of importance (most to least).
4. What criteria do you think employers will use when interviewing you? Do you think
you will meet their criteria? Which area will you continue to work on?
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Graphic Organizers
Evaluation Criteria
Use the graphic organizer below to establish your evaluation criteria. Use the additional
space to take notes during your evaluation process.
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Subject Details
List your subject in the center circle. Write details about your subject in each of the
surrounding circles. Select the details that are most important for the reader during the
planning phase.
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Proving Your Point
Use the graphic organizer below to organize your judgments and supporting evidence.
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Teaching Tools
Grading Rubric for Evaluative Essays
Purpose Possible Points Student Score
Describes the subject being
evaluating at the beginning
Makes a claim about the
subject
Chooses several criteria for the
evaluation
Makes judgments about the
criteria selected
Supports judgments with
specific evidence
Provides fair evaluations
Ends with a final claim about
the subject
Uses proper grammar,
punctuation, and spelling
Additional feedback:
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Evaluative Essay Peer Review Worksheet
Writer’s name: _______________________________ Date: ______________
Reviewer’s name: ____________________________
Essay title: __________________________________
1. Has the author described the subject being evaluated clearly and effectively without
giving away too much detail?
2. Is the author’s claim (thesis) clear? What is the author’s overall opinion about the
subject?
3. What are the author’s criteria for evaluating the subject? Do these criteria seem
appropriate? Why or why not?
4. Has the author stated a clear judgment about each criterion? What are the
judgments? Are they fair? Why or why not?
5. Is each judgment supported with specific details and examples? Is there enough
support?
6. Is the concluding paragraph effective? Why or why not?
7. What kinds of grammatical errors, if any, are evident in the evaluation?
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8. What final suggestions do you have for the author?
Writing Topics
1. Watch a movie that has received a prestigious award, such as an Oscar. Evaluate
the movie based on specific criteria you have created. Consider basing your thesis
on whether you feel the movie is or isn’t worthy of the recognition it has received.
Make sure you have support for your opinion.
2. Select a new artist from your favorite musical genre. Evaluate this artist’s latest
album release. You might utilize comparison and contrasting methods in your essay.
3. Think about the characteristics that make a good student. Evaluate yourself as a
student, based upon the criteria you established. Are you a good student? Are you
working up to your potential? What specific examples support your opinion?
4. Visit a local museum or tourist attraction in your area. What criteria will you use to
evaluate the location? Would you recommend the location to a visiting friend or
family member? Write a newspaper style review.
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