Annotating a text
description
Transcript of Annotating a text
Annota&ng a Text
Tools
Why Annotate?
• Read with purpose & focus
• Connect & engage with text
• Help develop meaning & understanding
• Prepare for discussion
How to Annotate?
Lots of ways!
Make Connec&ons
Text to Self à How does this relate to me?
Text to Text à How does this relate to something else I’ve seen/read/heard? Text to World à How does this relate to real world events (past and present)?
Ask Ques&ons
• Confused? Not sure what something means? Or why it’s included?
• Put a ? next to confusing parts
• Jot down your ques&ons
Make an Inference
An inference is an educated guess based on 2 things: – What you’re reading (text clues) – What you already know outside the reading (schema)
What can you infer from the reading? Make an educated guess or predic&on!
Jot Down Comments/Thoughts
What is going on
in your head
as
you read?
How is the rea
ding making y
ou feel?
Write it down so
you’ll remember!
Note Significant Parts/What Stands Out
• Highlight, underline, or * important info that stands out to you
Careful not to go too overboard with this one!
Whenever reading for class, always annotate!!