Close Read: Annotating

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an annotation?

• A summary of the entire text

• A short explanation or note added to a text or image by the reader

• A list of vocabulary words

• A question about the text

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why annotations can help you gain a better understanding of the text?

• Enhancing your understanding of the text

• Recalling information from the text

• Reacting to the text

• Ignoring the text

Multiple Select

Which of the following are activities involved in annotating a text?

• Highlighting or underlining key information

• Writing notes in the margins

• Ignoring unknown words

• Circling and defining unknown words

Open Ended

Explain how making connections to a text (Text-to-Self, Text-to-Text, Text-to-World) can enhance your understanding of what you read.

Multiple Choice

What types of texts can be annotated?

• Only literature

• Only informational text

• Only poetry

• Any type of text

Open Ended

List three things you should look for when making annotations in a text.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should you look for when making annotations in a literary text?

• Your thoughts and reactions

• The rhyme scheme

• Any literary devices

• All of the above

Open Ended

List three strategies you can use to annotate a text when you encounter unfamiliar words or unclear passages.

Multiple Choice

Based on the annotated excerpt from 'Oranges' by Gary Soto, what is one question the annotator asks about the character?

• Why oranges?

• Is this his first date?

• Is she trying to impress him?

• All of the above

Open Ended

Explain how annotating a text can help you better understand its theme or lesson. Use examples from the images provided.

Multiple Select

Which annotation strategies are demonstrated in the analysis of 'Oranges' by Gary Soto? Select all that apply.

• Identifying unknown words

• Asking questions about the text

• Analyzing figurative language

• Ignoring the setting

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the suggested steps for annotating a text according to the tips provided?

• Read for understanding and enjoyment

• Identify and analyze figurative language

• Comment on your inferences and thoughts

• Summarize the passage in your own words

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about annotations, how do you think making annotations can help you better understand a text or image?

Open Ended

Why is it important to remember that there is no wrong way to annotate a text?