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