Can you read closely? With Annotations You Can

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How many times should you read something when you are close and critically reading?

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Two or more, depending on how much information I am collecting.

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What is an important part of close and critical reading?

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Writing questions, Making connections and responses, Identifying tricky vocabulary.

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True or False: Annotation slows down the reader in order to deepen understanding.

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True.

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What points do you identify in an article?

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Main points.

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True or False: All people read and understand things the exact same way.

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False.

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What is close reading?

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A careful and purposeful reading of a text to understand its meaning.

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What does annotation involve?

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Making notes, highlighting, and writing comments on a text.

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Why is making connections important in reading?

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It helps readers relate the text to their own experiences and knowledge.

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What is a main point in a text?

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The central idea or argument that the author is trying to convey.

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How can tricky vocabulary affect understanding?

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It can create confusion and hinder comprehension of the text.