Apply it to Evaluation:
How the text works
Purpose, shape and language.
Purpose: Judge value or success against explicit criteria
Common forms: Experiment, design, source, project, policy
Typical structure: Purpose and criteria → evidence for each criterion → strengths and limits → judgement
Language features: Evaluative language; criteria; evidence; concession; degree words
Tone and register: Measured and justified; make the basis for a judgement visible.
Teaching guidance
State the criteria before judging. Distinguish what worked from why it worked, and identify a limitation.
Quick learner checklist
- □ The opening makes the purpose clear: Judge value or success against explicit criteria.
- □ Each part has a clear place and moves the reader towards the purpose.
- □ The language features, tone and level of formality fit the reader and situation.
- □ I have checked the details, paragraphing and punctuation before sharing.