1. How and Why to Annotate a Book
Notes derived from article published by AP Central and the College Board.

2. Note-Taking vs. Annotating
Many serious readers take notes.
Many readers too casual to take notes.
Then, panic sets in, resulting in:
Starting over
“Re-notating”
Cramming; “better-than-nothing”

3. What are annotations? First, understand that they are not merely:
Highlights
Notes
Annotations are a conversation
“…deeper initial reading and understanding that lasts.”
Includes questions, arguments, compliments, clarifications / definitions, etc.

4. Example 1 How would you rate this on a 1-6 scale? Why? MY ANSWER:
This is a 1 at best.
No meaning to the marks; no notes.

5. Example 2 How would you rate this on a 1-6 scale? Why? MY ANSWER:
This is a 2.
Why is this paragraph highlighted?

6. Example 3 How would you rate this on a 1-6 scale? Why? MY ANSWER:
This is a 2, 3 at best.
Classic re-notating, scrambling student.

7. Example 4 How would you rate this on a 1-6 scale? Why? MY ANSWER:
This is a 4, maybe 5.
I can see why phrases are highlighted. There seems to be a conversation with the reader and author.

8. Example 5 How would you rate this on a 1-6 scale? Why? MY ANSWER:
This is a 6. No brainer.