Photo Critique
Your Task:
Write a photo critique essay in which you discuss 1984 from the particular perspective of
the photo that is provided for you in the Photo Critique. In your essay, provide your
interpretation of the painting, why it relates to 1984, research the artist, relate his or her
life to the story of 1984 and support your opinion using specific references. However,
you must remember the conventions of standard written English. This means avoiding
first and second person (I, Me, You, We, Us), colloquialisms and other words that would
be considered inappropriate in a formal paper.
Guidelines:
Be sure to:
 Provide a valid interpretation of the photo.
 Use 1984 to support your opinion.
 Avoid plot summary.
 Organize your ideas in a unified and coherent manner.
 Follow the conventions of standard written English.
 Find out about the paintings shape, color and angles all play a role in these
paintings.
 Do research on the painting and painters and provide appropriate citations and an
appropriate works cited page.
 Plagiarism of any kind is unacceptable and will result in a zero for this paper.
“The Scream” Edvard Munch
“Café Scene” Salvador Dali
“The Old Guitarist” Pablo Picasso
Jackson Pollock’s “Lavender Mist”
Dan Flavin “Monument for V Tatlin”
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Pietro Vannucci Perugino “St.
Sebastian”
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Van Gogh “Starry Night”
English 10R – Rubric for Photo Critique essay
Introduction:
Introduces painting and painter
Introduces author and novel
Thesis Statement:
Lists three points to be discussed
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First Body Paragraph
Explains relevant information about the artist
Includes one quote
Quote is cited correctly
Paragraph includes one short sentence and one long sentence
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Second Body Paragraph
Explains the painting
Uses an art source
Establishes the connection between 1984 and the painting
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The other body paragraphs
Sentence variety is used throughout
Citations are proper
Grammar or spelling does not distract the reader from the content
Sentence Syntax does not distract the reader from the content
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All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and
explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence
supports the author's position.
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A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show
how ideas are connected
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Quotes are used effectively and help support the paper
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Paper achieves desired length
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Conclusion
Restates thesis in an engaging way
Explains how the painter and the author connect
Concludes paper in an engaging manner
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MLA
Title is engaging
Heading is proper
Header is proper
In-text citation is proper
12 TNR double space
Works Cited:
Alphabetical
Spacing
Properly cited
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