* Annotating, note-taking, journaling, commentating, interpreting, reviewing, paraphrasing, questioning, connecting, summarizing, and so on… * If those terms give you the heebie jeebies * Let’s call it… Twerking For Books or TFB for short

* Take your time. Don’t rush. * Read through the material… and *gasp* reread the material. * Think about the most interesting conversation you’ve ever had…or hope to have…what did/do you do during this conversation? * Engage!

* Circle unknown words, slang * Define * Offer possible thoughts as to why the author used that particular word * Draw connections to other parts of the book. Use arrows or symbols * Draw connections to other books, movies, pop culture, songs * Rewrite, paraphrase, or summarize difficult/wordy passages * Ask questions * Point out literary techniques, devices * Draw pictures

* Avoid highlighting. Instead use pens. * WRITE, don’t just circle or underline. * Use the margins PER EVERY pages: * Did you find at least one allusion or metaphor (or other literary device)? * Did you pose at least one question? * Did you look up at least 1 word/term/idea? * Did you make at least 1 connection?

* Quiz yourself * What was the main idea? Describe the main conflict. Describe the main character. * Share some facts with friends/family * Did you recall them with ease or was it difficult?

Specific Instructions for Killing Kennedy * You should have the following for EACH of the three parts of the book. * You can use post-its or write in the book. It is YOUR book. * 5-7 Questions—RED/PINK * Highlight/underline area and ask question. Be prepared to answer your question. * 5-7 Words/terms/idioms—GREEN * Highlight/underline/circle word and provide definition. (in addition to the words I provide you) * 5-7 Connections —YELLOW (black if writing in book) * Clearly explain the connection to either another part of the book, another book/movie, history, or a personal experience. Be specific yet concise. Be prepared to elaborate. * 2-4 Literary Terms—BLUE * Identify such things as metaphors, similes, hyperboles, imagery, irony, symbolism and provide a brief explanation. No explanation = point deduction. * FINALLY– at the END of each Part you need to include a brief (10-12 sentence) summary of that section. You may write it in the book or write/type it on a separate sheet of paper and put it at the end of the section. It make be in paragraph OR bullet-point format.

Point Breakdown Annotations for each section will be worth 200 points. A level – exceeds minimum requirements, provides specific, concise information and is able to answer questions about annotations quickly, confidently, and concisely. B level – meets minimum requirements, may be deficient in an area or two or may be missing some explanations. Has summary but it may be deficient or incomplete. C level- does not meet minimum requirements, several pieces and/or explanations missing. Cannot answer questions quickly, confidently, or concisely. Missing summary. D level– Many missing elements. Does not follow format, missing or incomplete summary. Cannot easily answer questions regarding annotations. F level- hardly anything done, cannot recall facts or answer questions. NOTE: Missing the summary automatically drops you down to a C. (150/200)

* Part I Annotations due Monday December 8 th * Quiz over Part I Dec. 8 th * Part II Annotations due Wednesday December 17 th * Quiz over Part II Dec 17 th * Part III Annotations due Tuesday January 6 th * Quiz over Part III will be a part of your exam. * Your exam will also over each work that we’ve read, some grammar (nouns, adjectives, verbs) and some vocabulary. It will also contain some OGT-like questions. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR BINDER ON EXAM DAY.