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LOS COMENTARIOS LITERARIOS - 6° Básico - LENGUAJE y COMUNICACIÓN

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Main Ideas and Lessons (Literary Commentary for 6th Grade)

What a Literary Commentary Is

A literary commentary is a way to give an opinion about a literary work (a book, story, etc.). Its communicative goal is to guide the audience so they can:

  • understand what the work is about, and
  • verify whether it is, for example, entertaining or worthwhile.

Why It Is Considered an Argumentative Text

A literary commentary is classified as an argumentative text because it aims to convince the audience. For example, the goal can be to persuade others to:

  • read or not read a book, or
  • watch or not watch a movie.

Basic Structure of a Literary Commentary

A commentary includes:

  • Sender: who makes the comment/opinion
  • Judgment / point of view: the opinion itself
  • Argumentation: reasons that support the opinion
    • Ideally, with examples from the work

The opinion becomes stronger when it is well-argued and includes evidence.

Objective vs. Subjective Elements

Argumentation can include:

  • Objective data/facts: information that is verifiable
  • Subjective opinions / value judgments: personal evaluation based on arguments and examples

Detailed Methodology (Step-by-Step Instructions)

Step 1: Identify the Sender

State who is giving the opinion. Example used: Luz Aravena, “Professor Luz.”

Step 2: Present Your Judgment (Point of View)

Clearly state what you think about the work. Example: the relationship between Snow White and the dwarves is “beautiful.”

Step 3: Support the Judgment With Arguments

Provide reasons for your opinion, using examples from the story. Example given: the dwarves whispering, “What a charming girl” when they see Snow White.

Step 4: Make It Clear It’s Argumentative

Make sure the text does more than share a preference—it must try to convince. Example: a video shows a child trying to get a puppy by giving three reasons.

Step 5: Use Both Facts and Opinions Appropriately

Include:

  • Facts, for example: “My birthday is coming up.”
  • Opinions/values supported by arguments, for example: responsibility, good grades, or “a puppy is man’s best friend.”

What You Can Analyze / Comment On in a Literary Work

  • Characters
    • Physical description
    • Psychological traits
  • Events / situations / actions
  • Style / narrative form
    • How the narrator tells the story
    • Whether it is entertaining, fast-paced, or dynamic
  • Format
    • Physical aspects like font and illustrations
  • Author
    • Information from the author’s biography
  • Context
    • Where the story happens
    • The atmosphere and the time period/era

Speakers / Sources Featured

  • Luz Aravena (referred to as “Professor Luz”)

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