Annotating Texts Mr. Laurich

Task 1: Annotating Text RI.9-10.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. RI.9-10.2 Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.

Bell Work Why do you think Legacy High School makes such a big deal over annotating text? Be sure to write the question down and answer it using complete sentences When you see the pencil on a slide take notes!

Task 1: Annotating Text If you have the habit of asking a book questions as you read, you are a better reader than if you do not. But . . . merely asking questions is not enough. You have to try to answer them. It is easier to remember and answer these questions with a pen or pencil in your hand.

Task 1: Annotating Text Why is it important to mark a book as you read it? First, it keeps you conscious Second, , true reading is thinking, and thinking tends to express itself in words, spoken or written. Third, writing your reactions down helps you to remember your interpretation of specific passages.

Task 1: Annotating Text Why is it important to mark a book as you read it? Fourth, it makes the text easier to understand. Fifth, it helps you mark specific passages you don’t understand so you can remember to ask your teacher about them – you don’t have to remember where they are.

What should I mark down? You need to both highlight and comment! In some cases, you may use symbols in place of the comments.

Annotation Symbols Mark (Q) for Questions Write down genuine questions you have Try to start questions with ‘Why’ whenever possible

Annotation Symbols Mark (C) for Connections Look specifically for elements in the text that connect in a meaningful way to your own life, to your world, to a film, song or TV show you've seen. 

Annotation Symbols Mark (P) for Predictions If you think you know what’s going to happen later write it down  Keep track of your predictions

Annotation Symbols Mark (SR) for Strong Reactions Write down your reaction and what prompted it. (good or bad)

Annotation Symbols Mark (R) for Reflections Think deeply about the passage's larger meaning.  What message or idea is this passage trying to communicate?

Annotation Symbols Mark (IT) for Important Things Write down what they are and why they’re important Examples of Important Things Plot Points Major Character Development Major Arguments made by Author Themes Symbols Anything you think is important

Annotation Symbols Mark (J) for Judgment Definitely judge these characters. Are they acting stupidly or wisely? Morally or immorally?  Legally or illegally?

Task 1: Annotating All Text Highlight passages that surprise you and explain why. Highlight passages that confuse you and explain why. Highlight passages that evoke a strong emotion from you. Mention the emotion and explain why. Highlight passages that contradict things you know. Explain what you think about the new fact you just learned.

Non Fiction Text Annotations Highlight important quotes and explain why they are important. Highlight unfamiliar words. Look up their meanings and paraphrase the definition in the margins. Highlight all claims, data and warrants and annotate them as such. continued 

Task 1: Annotating Fictional Text Pick the most important thematic statements your book addresses. Write those themes on the inside front cover. Highlight supporting statements. Tell which theme they support / develop and why. Highlight text that you want to ask a question about. Annotate it with a “?” and what your question is.

Task 1: Annotating Text Your Turn Read the text(s) your teacher has given to you. Your instructor will give you specific things to annotate the document for. Using the notes you have just taken, make sure your annotations are in the proper format – this is a skill you will use all year. FIN

TOTD What do you think the hardest part of annotating text will be for you and why? FIN