The Art of Annotation Annotation is the ability to draw out key points of a text for future reference. We only retain 10% percent of what we read. Annotation is the ability to draw out key points of a text for future reference. We only retain 10% percent of what we read.

The Art of Annotation Bracket important passages/parts Connect related ideas with lines Outline the main events in the margins Circle words to define or tone word Use different symbols for the different parts of annotation. You will have to make a key to differentiate between the symbols. Bracket important passages/parts Connect related ideas with lines Outline the main events in the margins Circle words to define or tone word Use different symbols for the different parts of annotation. You will have to make a key to differentiate between the symbols.

The Art of Annotation OR Write brief comments and question in the margins Place an asterisk beside something unusual Pick a way of annotating to be consistent Use post it notes to label important events OR Write brief comments and question in the margins Place an asterisk beside something unusual Pick a way of annotating to be consistent Use post it notes to label important events

The Art of Annotation How to annotate poetry and other literary works T - Title: ponder the title before reading the poem P - Paraphrase: translate the poem into your own words C - Connation:contemplate the poem for meaning beyond the literal A - Attitude or tone S - Shifts in speakers and in attitudes T - Title (deeper meaning) T - Theme (determine what the poet is saying) D - Devices (Literary elements) How to annotate poetry and other literary works T - Title: ponder the title before reading the poem P - Paraphrase: translate the poem into your own words C - Connation:contemplate the poem for meaning beyond the literal A - Attitude or tone S - Shifts in speakers and in attitudes T - Title (deeper meaning) T - Theme (determine what the poet is saying) D - Devices (Literary elements)