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    This document discusses strategies for annotating texts. It begins by defining annotation as making purposeful marks on a text to help comprehend it on a deeper level than just reading straight through. Some key annotation strategies discussed include highlighting important themes, symbols, and events; writing questions, definitions, summaries, and character notes in margins; and using illustrations to represent concepts. Annotating engages the reader more, slows reading to focus on details, helps process information, and records evidence for later reference. Sample annotated texts are also provided.

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    This document discusses strategies for annotating texts. It begins by defining annotation as making purposeful marks on a text to help comprehend it on a deeper level than just reading straight through. Some key annotation strategies discussed include highlighting important themes, symbols, and events; writing questions, definitions, summaries, and character notes in margins; and using illustrations to represent concepts. Annotating engages the reader more, slows reading to focus on details, helps process information, and records evidence for later reference. Sample annotated texts are also provided.

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    This document discusses strategies for annotating texts. It begins by defining annotation as making purposeful marks on a text to help comprehend it on a deeper level than just reading straight through. Some key annotation strategies discussed include highlighting important themes, symbols, and events; writing questions, definitions, summaries, and character notes in margins; and using illustrations to represent concepts. Annotating engages the reader more, slows reading to focus on details, helps process information, and records evidence for later reference. Sample annotated texts are also provided.

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    This document discusses strategies for annotating texts. It begins by defining annotation as making purposeful marks on a text to help comprehend it on a deeper level than just reading straight through. Some key annotation strategies discussed include highlighting important themes, symbols, and events; writing questions, definitions, summaries, and character notes in margins; and using illustrations to represent concepts. Annotating engages the reader more, slows reading to focus on details, helps process information, and records evidence for later reference. Sample annotated texts are also provided.

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    Annotating

    a Text
    Annotating a Text
    • Annotating is to make marks on the text.
    It is not simply highlighting appealing
    words or sentences; though you will most
    likely end up highlighting the entire
    selection.
    • It is a purposeful strategy to help you
    comprehend what you are reading on a
    deeper level than if you were to just read
    it straight through.
    Annotating a Text
    • It is an excellent way to deconstruct the
    text into meaningful pieces for better
    understanding.
    • Its main goal is to make connections
    between what you already know—about
    practically anything—and the world
    around you.
    4 Major Benefits of Annotating a Text
    (Azevedo, 2017).

    A. It makes you more engaged in the material.


    B. It slows your reading that helps you to focus
    on details and have better retention and
    comprehension.
    C. It helps you process what you are reading.
    D. It records textual evidence for later
    reference. You may even note your questions
    for further research.
    Annotation Strategies (Azevedo, 2017).
    1. Circle any unfamiliar words, then look them up,
    and write down the definition.
    2. Use question marks to indicate areas of
    uncertainty.
    3. Use stars to indicate anything that seems
    important such as themes, symbols,
    foreshadowing, etc.
    4. Use exclamation points to indicate something
    dramatic or a key turning point.
    5. Circle (or mark somehow) character names any
    time they are introduced for the first time.
    Annotation Strategies (Azevedo, 2017).
    6. Keep a list somewhere, maybe on the inside
    cover, of all the characters and their traits. Add
    to this list as new characters are introduced or
    as you learn more about existing characters.
    7. Write your notes in the margins (best method),
    on sticky-notes (decent method), or in a
    separate notebook (least favorable method).
    8. Paraphrase or summarize each chapter after
    you finish reading it. You only need a few
    sentences to do this. Write them down at the
    beginning or end of the chapter.
    Annotation Strategies (Azevedo, 2017).
    9. Write down any questions you have about the
    text – either questions you are willing to wait to
    find out the answer as you read further, or
    questions you want to bring up to your teacher
    in class the next day.
    10.Use a color-coded system if that type of thing
    appeals to you.
    11.Give each chapter a title. So after you finish
    reading each chapter, go back to its title page
    and give it a title.
    Annotating a Text
    • Illustrated annotations - use images to
    represent concepts and elements. The
    creation of illustrations may help you
    synthesize information and, at the same
    time, may help increase creativity and
    engagement while reading. They make
    annotating texts a more hands-on
    experience and learning a more
    meaningful and personal (Gehr, 2019).
    Sample of Annotated Texts
    Sample of Annotated Texts
    Tool
    s
    Why Annotate?
    • Read with purpose & focus

    • Connect & engage with text

    • Help develop meaning &


    understanding

    • Prepare for discussion


    How to
    Annotate
    Lots
    ? of ways!
    Make Connections
    Text to Self  How does this relate to
    me?

    Text to Text  How does this relate to


    something else I’ve
    seen/read/heard?

    Text to World  How does this relate to


    real world events (past and present)?
    Ask Questions
    • Confused? Not sure what something
    means? Or why it’s included?

    • Put a ? next to confusing parts

    • Jot down your questions


    Make an Inference
    An inference is an
    educated guess based on
    2 things:
    – What you’re reading (text
    clues)
    – What you already know
    outside the reading (schema)

    What can you infer from the


    reading? Make an educated
    guess or prediction!
    Jot Down Comments/Thoughts
    Note Significant Parts/What Stands Out

    • Highlight, underline, or * important info that


    stands out to you

    Careful not to go too


    overboard with this
    one!
    Sample of Annotated Texts
    Sample of Annotated Texts
    Sample of Annotated Texts
    Whenever
    reading for
    class, always
    annotate!!

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