1. Annotation

2. Key Vocab: Annotation Define the term in YOUR OWN WORDS!!!
Write a sentence using the word correctly.
Illustrate a picture of the word and what it means.

3. Objectives:
I will annotate an article so I can read closely and critically. By marking up text, I will be able to identify its main idea and supporting details more easily. I will mark the text in such a way that I can return to it and easily find the important information.

4. Quiz Time!
Take turns quizzing a shoulder buddy... make sure they can list the steps of annotating IN ORDER without looking at their notes.

5. Practice
Today, you will be reading an article on your own, showing evidence of close reading and annotation. Be sure to:
Create a purpose by turning the title into a question.
Underline details that answer your purpose.
Circle words and phrases you don't know.
Star important details.
SHOW YOUR THOUGHTS on the paper... next to EACH paragraph, write a sentence summary or a question.
Reread a second time, highlighting ONLY THE MOST IMPORTANT DETAILS (10%).

6. Post-Reading
Answer the reflection questions at the bottom of the article.
Write a journal reflection that responds to the reading. What do you think?

7. Author’s Purpose
to persuade?
to inform?
to enlighten?
to entertain?

8. Close Reading
Grab a copy of The Reader's Handbook and silently read pages 642 and 643. At the bottom of 643 is a definition... rewrite this in your own words so you remember its meaning.