Annotating a Text

Annotating a text involves reading with a highlighter or pen/pencil in hand to mark up the text as you read. What should you highlight, underline, or bracket? Select all that apply.

• Significant details

• Key words

• Important ideas

• Page numbers

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

Annotating a text involves writing in the margins. What should you write in the margins? Select all that apply.

• Questions and comments

• Answers to guide questions you created when previewing the text

• Key words

• Unrelated ideas

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

What are the advantages of annotating while you read? Select all that apply.

• It saves time by avoiding having to re-read.

• It helps you keep track of whether you're understanding what you read.

• It helps you remember what you read.

• It helps you avoid reading closely.

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10