Intro to Annotations

What does this symbol "?" mean while annotating?

• Questions while reading- write down your questions in the margin.

• Surprising details.

• Evidence

• Connection

What does this symbol "!" mean while annotating?

• Questions during reading; write questions in the margin.

• Things that surprise you. Note what caught your attention.

• Evidence to answer the key question

• Connect text to text/self/world.

What does this symbol "E" mean while annotating?

• Questions during reading; write questions in the margin.

• Things that surprise you. Note what caught your attention.

• Evidence to answer the key question

• Connect text to text/self/world.

What does this symbol ∞ mean while annotating?

• Questions during reading; write questions in the margin.

• Things that surprise you. Note what caught your attention.

• Evidence to answer the key question

• Making connections. Connect text to text/self/world.

What should you circle while annotating?

• Questions during reading; write questions in the margin.

• Things that surprise you. Note what caught your attention.

• Evidence to answer the key question

• Key words or phrases that are confusing

What should you underline while annotating?

• Questions during reading; write questions in the margin.

• Key points and main ideas.

• Evidence to answer the key question

• Key words or phrases that are confusing

Over highlighting does not dilute comprehension.

• True

• False

Annotations are important just for weak readers.

• True

• False

Annotations can be for any type of reading. It's just helpful.

• Ture

• False

Where can you find information on daily assignments/homework?

• Google classroom

• Remind

• Google site

• On the white board