What claim does the writer make about the thing under review? What is the thing, and what does he say about it? In other words, is it good, bad, great? Where and how can you tell?
I’m working on a History question and need guidance to help me study.
For this reading discussion, please read “Monopoly: The Scandal Behind the World’s Favorite Board Game,” which is on page 345 of Everyone’s an Author. Once you are finished, spend some time answering the following questions. Take your time to think and reflect on these (I imagine the reading, plus answering the questions, should take around an hour total). Feel free to respond to classmates’ answers, but you are not required to do so. The purpose of this is for your instructor to see if and how well you are understanding the content. The instructor may comment at times to emphasize good answers and help you if you are struggling with the content. Provide quotes and page numbers for your answers whenever possible.
Discussion Questions to Answer:
- What claim does the writer make about the thing under review? What is the thing, and what does he say about it? In other words, is it good, bad, great? Where and how can you tell?
- What evidence does the author use to support his review? Where can you see that?
- What evaluative criteria does the author use in this piece? Where can you see them, and how are they defined?
- Where and how does the author note the limitations of the book he is reviewing? Why does he do that, and do you believe it is ethical?
- Do you think the criteria used in the review are effective/appropriate? What other criteria might the author have used?
**Note to Students**
Just click “Reply” to this prompt and write your response there. There are no word restrictions on these. Just write whatever comes to mind for 10-15 minu
