Text Annotation/Close Reading

Who is the author of "The Open Window"?

• Saki

• Framton Nuttel

• Mrs. Sappleton

• Mr. Nuttel

What did Framton's sister provide him with for his visit?

• A map of the countryside.

• A list of people to visit.

• Letters of introduction.

• Advice on how to cure his nerves.

What did Framton's sister say about the people he was going to meet in the countryside?

• They were very welcoming.

• They were quite nice.

• They were not very sociable.

• They were distant relatives.

What is the first step in the text annotation guide to increase reading comprehension?

• Summarize the text

• Circle key words

• Number each paragraph

• Draw a key next to key ideas

According to the text annotation guide, what should you do in the left margin for each chunk of text?

• Write a detailed analysis

• Summarize in your own words (10-15 words or less)

• List all the key terms

• Rewrite the chunk of text

What are considered key terms when annotating a text?

• Definitions and examples

• Repeated words, figurative language, powerful verbs, descriptive words

• Questions and answers

• Main ideas and supporting details

What should you do in step two of the text annotation guide?

• Write a summary of the text

• Draw a line between paragraphs that are similar

• Underline all the important dates

• Highlight the main argument

According to the guide, what should you do with words you don't know when annotating text?

• Ignore them and continue reading

• Circle them and write the definitions in the margin

• Highlight them in yellow

• Underline them twice

What should you do in the right margin when you read something surprising in the text?

• Write a summary of the text

• Draw a smiley face next to the text

• Draw a big "!" and explain why it was surprising

• Circle the surprising section and move on

When you disagree with something in the text, what are you instructed to do?

• Stop reading the text

• Underline the section and write an explanation in the margin

• Cross out the section and rewrite it

• Highlight the section in blue