Annotations

Question 1

What are annotations?

Answer 1

Any notes made in the text while you read. They demonstrate critical thinking. Notes need to be purposeful and thoughtful.

Question 2

Why do we annotate?

Answer 2

1. Help us focus while reading
2. Assist our comprehension.
3. Encourage deeper thinking.
4. Helps us to be purposeful in our written responses.

Question 3

How do we annotate?

Answer 3

1. Know the purpose of what you are reading, and make notes related to that purpose.
2. Note questions or confusion as you have.
3. Define words you’re unsure about.
4. highlight important ideas
5. make connections throughout the text, other texts, with the world, with yourself.
6. No ideas you agree or disagree with and why.