1. Annotation Definition
An annotation is a note that is made while reading any form of text. This may be as simple as underlining or highlighting passages and making short written comments about them.

2. Annotation Marks
Labels main, detail, important, simile… Symbols ! * ? + = -  > < Shapes Lines ______ Colors

3. Margin Notes Respond to Text
Explain your marks and…
Connecting
Questioning
Visualization
Inference/Prediction
Synthesis
Determining Author’s Purpose

4. Stop and Share Show your annotations to your partner.
Explain to him or her what your lines, shapes, colors, symbols, etc. mean.
Explain the margin notes you made.