Annotation

What is the purpose of annotation

Annotation includes adding purposeful notes, key words and phrases, definitions, and connections tied to specific sections of text. Annotating text promotes student interest in reading and gives learners a focused purpose for writing.

Importance of annotation (writing summaries, college, etc.)

Annotation makes the reader an active participant in the flow of the text.

What are examples of annotations?

Reader Annotations A student noting important ideas from the content by highlighting or underlining content in their textbook A student noting examples in the margins of a textbook A reader noting content to be revisited at a later time A Bible reader noting sources in their Bible of related Bible versus

A score of 10 on annotation means you have...

That you pay attention at what your reading and that your focused. This also tells teachers that your advanced and reading and writing.

Why is Annotation important?

The reader is able to ask questions, argue, mark important points, write down definitions, and identify passages requiring more study.