How do you start a commentary essay?

Use these simple guidelines:Do not summarize the focal article; just give the reference. Do not include general praise for the focal article.Use only essential citations. Use a short title that emphasizes your key message. Do not include an abstract.Make clear your take-home message.

What is a written commentary?

Writing commentary means giving your opinion, interpretation, insight, analysis, explication, personal reaction, evaluation or reflection about a concrete detail in an essay. You are “commenting on” a point you have made. Writing commentary is higher level thinking.

How do you write a literary commentary?

How should I write my commentary? Introduction. Put the passage into context, and summarise its arguments briefly (in a few sentences): do not spend too much time discussing matters outside of the passage. Overview. Introduce the main themes and structural aspects of the passage. Detailed Analysis. Conclusion.