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Reaction Paper

A reaction paper is a written response summarizing a text while expressing the writer's opinion, typically structured in 2-5 pages with an introduction, body, and conclusion. It encourages critical thinking, improves communication skills, and promotes personal engagement with the material. Key components include summarizing the work, articulating personal reactions, and evaluating the text's relevance and impact.

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Reaction Paper

A reaction paper is a written response summarizing a text while expressing the writer's opinion, typically structured in 2-5 pages with an introduction, body, and conclusion. It encourages critical thinking, improves communication skills, and promotes personal engagement with the material. Key components include summarizing the work, articulating personal reactions, and evaluating the text's relevance and impact.

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REACTION

PAPER
I. Definition of the
Reaction Paper
Today's
Lesson II. Questions to Ask
III. Stages in Composition
What is REACTION
PAPER?
Reaction Paper
is a written response to a text that
summarizes the text and expresses
the writer's opinion.
are often used in class to help
students think critically about texts.
Purpose…
-To express your opinion and conclusions
about a text
-To analyze the text's content
-To evaluate the validity of the text's argument
-To relate the text to your own experience
Structure…
Typically 2–5 pages long
Includes an introduction,
body, and conclusion
The thesis statement is the final
sentence of the introduction
QUESTIONS TO ASK
 How do you feel about what you are
seeing/reading/watching/experiencing?

 What do you agree or disagree with?

 Can you identify with the situation?

 What would be the best way to evaluate the artwork,


media, story, movie, or experience?
STAGES IN
COMPOSITION
STAGE 1: PREWRITING
 Understand the purpose of your
paper.
 Figure out the type of response or
content that is expected from the
paper.
 Carefully think about what you just read,
watched, seen, or experienced. Digest the
ideas.
 Take note of your initial reactions by
writing them down.
 Critically evaluate what you just read,
watched, seen, or experienced by asking
relevant questions.
STAGE 2: ORGANIZING
 Write your thesis statement.
 Decide on the key points
that will focus your ideas.
 Develop your ideas by adding
examples, quotations, and details to
your paragraphs.
 Make sure the last sentence of each
paragraph leads into the next paragraph.
 Check your thesis and make sure the
topic sentence of each paragraph
supports it.
STAGE 3: WRITING
INTRODUCTION
o Should contain all the basic information in one
or two paragraphs.
o Should include a concise, one-sentence, focused
thesis.
BODY
o Should contain paragraphs that
provide support for your thesis.
o Each paragraph should contain
one idea.
CONCLUSION
o Can be a restatement of what you said
in your paper or a comment which
focuses on your overall reaction.
o Should NOT include new information.
The Writing Process
 SUMMARY or OVERVIEW of the
Work

 Your REACTION to the Work


SUMMARY or
OVERVIEW of
the Work…
• Identify the author and the title of
the work. Include in parentheses
the publisher and publication date.
• Write an informative summary of
the material. Highlight main
points and key supporting details.
• llustrate important ideas.
• Do not discuss in great detail
any single aspect of the work.
• Keep the summary objective
and factual.
Your
REACTION
to the Work
• How is the assigned work related to ideas
and concerns discussed in the course for
which you are preparing the paper?
• How is the work related to problems in
our present-day world?
• How is the material related to your life,
experiences, feelings, and ideas? What
emotions did the work arouse in you?
• Did the work increase your
understanding of a particular
issue? Did it change your
perspective in any way?
• Evaluate the merit of the work.
• Would you recommend the work
to others? Why?
Do you think
Reaction Paper is
important?
Key reasons why
reaction paper are
important:
Develops critical thinking:

By requiring you to analyze and evaluate


a text beyond just summarizing it, a
reaction paper pushes you to form your
own opinions and support them with
evidence.
Improves communication skills:

Writing a reaction paper allows


you to articulate your thoughts
clearly and concisely, enhancing
your writing abilities.
Personal engagement with the material:

Unlike a traditional essay, a reaction


paper lets you share your personal
perspective and emotional response to the
text, making the learning process more
engaging.
Promotes deeper understanding:

By actively reflecting on the


content, you are more likely to
gain a nuanced understanding of
the subject matter.
Provides a platform for discussion:

Reaction papers can serve as a


starting point for meaningful
conversations and debates about a
topic, especially in academic settings.
Important points to
remember:
Not just a summary:

A reaction paper goes beyond simply


summarizing the content; it focuses
on the writer's interpretation and
critical engagement with the
material.
Relevance to the reader:

The writer should explain how


their reactions relate to broader
themes or issues relevant to the
audience.
Open to different perspectives:

A good reaction paper may


acknowledge multiple viewpoints
and consider different
interpretations of the subject
CONCLUSION
THANK YOU

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