Annotating Texts Mr. Laurich

Task 1: Annotating Text RI.9-10.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. RI.9-10.2 Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.

Bell Work Why do you think Legacy High School makes such a big deal over annotating text? Be sure to write the question down and answer it in your composition book

Task 1: Annotating Text If you have the habit of asking a book questions as you read, you are a better reader than if you do not. But . . . merely asking questions is not enough. You have to try to answer them. It is easier to remember and answer these questions with a pen or pencil in your hand. continued 

Task 1: Annotating Text Why is it important to mark a book as you read it? First, it keeps you conscious Second, , true reading is thinking, and thinking tends to express itself in words, spoken or written. Third, writing your reactions down helps you to remember your interpretation of specific passages. continued 

Task 1: Annotating Text Why is it important to mark a book as you read it? Fourth, it makes the text easier to understand. Fifth, it helps you mark specific passages you don’t understand so you can remember to ask your teacher about them – you don’t have to remember where they are. continued 

What should I mark down? You need to both highlight and comment! In some cases, you may use symbols in place of the comments. continued 

Annotation Symbols Q = Questions you have about the text SR = Strong Reactions to what you are reading CN = Connection to outside events, life experiences etc. IT = Important Things Plot events Character Development Major Statements made by author Themes Symbols continued 

Annotation Symbols CL = Clarification, use this when you understand something that had confused you earlier EV = Evaluation, your judgment on the material and why CLM = Claims made by the author DATA = Data/evidence used by author to support claim WAR = Warrants used by author to explain how data supports claim continued 

Task 1: Annotating All Text Highlight passages that surprise you and explain why. Highlight passages that confuse you and explain why. Highlight passages that evoke a strong emotion from you. Mention the emotion and explain why. Highlight passages that contradict things you know. Explain what you think about the new fact you just learned. continued 

Non Fiction Text Annotations Highlight important quotes and explain why they are important. Highlight unfamiliar words. Look up their meanings and paraphrase the definition in the margins. Highlight all claims, data and warrants and annotate them as such. continued 

Task 1: Annotating Fictional Text Pick the most important thematic statements your book addresses. Write those themes on the inside front cover. Highlight supporting statements. Tell which theme they support / develop and why. Highlight text that you want to ask a question about. Annotate it with a “?” and what your question is. continued 

Task 1: Annotating Text Your Turn Read the text(s) your teacher has given to you. Your instructor will give you specific things to annotate the document for. Using the notes you have just taken, make sure your annotations are in the proper format – this is a skill you will use all year. FIN

TOTD What do you think the hardest part of annotating text will be for you and why? FIN