1. Annotating Text to Deepen Understanding
Doug Fisher
and
Nancy Frey
Annotating Text to Deepen Understanding

2. Annotation is a note of any form made while reading text.
“Reading with a pencil.”

3. People have been annotating texts since there have been texts to annotate.

4. https://www. teachingchannel

5. Annotation is not highlighting.

6. Annotation slows down the reader in order to deepen understanding.

7. 2 4 5 3 1 Modeled Annotation in Kindergarten
Kemp, L. M. (1996). One peaceful pond: A counting book. New York: Houghton Mifflin.

8. Annotation in PreK-2 Language experience approach
Interactive writing and shared pen activities

9. Modeled Annotation in Second
Harvey, S., & Goudvis, A. (2007). Strategies That Work: Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement. Portland, ME: Stenhouse.

10. Student’s annotation of connotative meanings in Charlotte’s Web
It’s not always about reading difficult texts, but also about reading seemingly simpler texts in more complex ways.

11. Annotations in Grades 3-5
Underline the major points.
Circle keywords or phrases that are confusing or unknown to you.
Use a question mark (?) for questions that you have during the reading. Be sure to write your question.

12. If you want to teach effective annotation, begin with the purpose.

13. Let’s annotate! A = Author I = Illustrator T = Title
Label drawing of character (physical attributes, possessions, movement…)
What else do you notice?

14. ? = Questions you have as you read
O = Circle interesting words you’d like to use in your own writing
____ = Underline character’s names
T = Clues about theme

15. What can be annotated by students in your classroom?
What do you already have students annotate?
Diagrams of sports arenas
Artwork
Charts/graphs
Maps
Historical photos
Illustrations from books
Diagrams
Recipes/Instructions
Photos of cultural celebrations