Text-marking Explanatory Text-based Analysis Text-marking Explanatory Copyright 2014 by Write Score, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

What is text-marking? While reading, a reader will mark specific pieces of evidence. Some examples include sources, people, claims, central idea and supporting details, themes, symbols, and others depending on the text type.

How can readers accomplish text-marking? Readers use a pencil, pen, or colors to mark the text where they found specific pieces of evidence. Text-marking often requires re-reading of the text to find each piece of evidence.

Why should readers use text-marking? Text-marking is an active reading and thinking process that helps readers pay attention to the text. Text-marking helps readers find the evidence to help them understand the text. Text-marking can help readers break down a difficult text.

What is a source? A source is something that provides information. Sources can be people, organizations, or reports that a writer uses while collecting information or evidence. Not all people, organizations, or reports found in text are sources.

Let’s begin with an example using your handouts: Read “Schools for the Minority” by Gould Beech, Lines 1-34. Follow the teacher’s instructions in completing the example of marking specific areas within the text and completing the template.

Continue with a partner or the whole class: Read “Schools for the Minority” by Gould Beech, Lines 35-64. Follow the teacher’s instructions in completing the example of marking specific areas within the text and completing the template.

On Your Own Read “Schools for the Minority” by Gould Beech, Lines 65-115. Follow the teacher’s instructions in completing the example of marking specific areas within the text and completing the template.

How did you do? Trade papers with your partner. Use the rubric to score the paper. Compare your markings with your partner. Discuss the markings and texts.