Annotating
What About It? in annotating
The MAIN IDEA of that section or paragraph
What? in annotating
The MAIN IDEA of the entire piece of writing
5th step in annotating
Define those words and write what they mean in that right-hand margin
1st step in annotating
Divide the text into paragraphs or chunks by topic by drawing horizontal lines and number each paragraph or chunk
3rd step in annotating
In the left-hand margin write what that section/paragraph was about. What was the main idea of the section/paragraph
4th step in annotating
In the right hand margin write down any words that are new, interesting, you don't know, or are important to the meaning of the text
Why should you annotate a text?
It helps you get to know the text better Builds understanding of the text Helps when citing evidence and proof It helps to have the notes and text in spot for better understanding Useful as a study tool
7th step in annotating
Once you have read the entire selection, at the very bottom, write why the author wrote it. AUTHOR'S PURPOSE
6th step in annotating
Once you have read the entire selection, at the very top, write WHAT the selection was about. MAIN IDEA
Annotating Supplies
Pen/pencil Highlighter Sticky Notes (if it's not your text/book) Text
2nd step in annotating
Read the section
Annotate
To add critical or explanatory notes or comments to a text
Annotating Goal
To better understand the text, be able to think critically about it, and use it as evidence to support your thinking.
Why? in annotating
Why the author wrote the piece, Author's Purpose