Annotations for Reading

Annotating a Text

The purpose of annotating a text is to record the inner dialogue we as readers have with our text.  It becomes a visual record of your thoughts.

·       Mark any important information

·       Write in the margins (take notes)

·       Summarize in 3-4 words

·       Make predictions

·       State opinions

·       Make connections: text to text, text to self, text to world

·       Look for patterns/repetitions

·       Analyze the author’s craft

·       Reflect on content

·       Reflect on your own reading

·       Jot down questions you have

·       Use underlining or symbols

Be creative and make it work for you!  There is no right or wrong way to annotate.

UDHR

      As part of our language arts lessons this week, students are learning about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.  Feel free to check out this video for additional information