Annotation and Critical Thinking

What is the definition of annotation?

• A note added by way of comment or explanation

• The act of annotating something

• A method to understand a text better

• A tool to sharpen critical thinking skills

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Why is annotating a text important?

• To remember the content better

• To improve critical thinking skills

• To understand the text better

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the first step in the annotation method?

• Reread and mark the text

• Just read the text

• Make notes in the margins

• Underline important sentences

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the second step in the annotation method?

• Reread and mark the text

• Just read the text

• Make notes in the margins

• Underline important sentences

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the third step in the annotation method?

• Reread and mark the text

• Just read the text

• Make notes in the margins

• Underline important sentences

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the specific focused purpose in the example given?

• To understand the author's point of view

• To analyze the use of smartphones

• To highlight the importance of critical thinking

• To discuss the impact of social media

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6