WorksheetsAnnotating Fiction
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Do you comment questions as step 2 of annotating for fiction or non-fiction texts? (Brothers short story was fiction and the Pixar article was non-fiction).
Fiction
Non-Fiction
What is the first step of annotating?
Highlight key and repeated words.
Strikethrough words you don't like.
Comment on chunks of text that answer the purpose for reading question.
TAG the information and number the paragraphs.
Which words should be underlined when annotating this question? "The conversation between Opal and Otis in paragraphs 10 through 18 suggests that Otis is --"
conversation between Opal and Otis
paragraphs 10 through 18
suggests
nothing to underline
What are ways authors show tone?
punctuation
word choice
subject matter
all of the above
Which of the following are fictional notice and note annotations?
Aha! Moment
Memory Moment
Numbers and Stats
Again and Again
Contrasts and Contradictions
What strategy should you use when annotating FICTION?
PACTS
5Ws
GIFTS
What do you annotate a fictional piece for?
Main Idea
TPFASTT
Parts of the plot
You don’t annotate it
Annotating
marking a text with notes and/or comments
word choice that may be determined by the writer or speaker’s style, purpose, and need to communicate accurately, appropriately, and understandably to a specific audience.
a close examination and interpretation of a literary work that analyzes the author’s use of language, devices, and genre characteristics to convey meaning.
a technique that an author or speaker uses to influence or persuade an audience.
What are the 4 #hashtags to annotate a fiction passage? (As soon as you see a fiction passage, you should jot this down at the top of the passage to use as as reference as your read!)
#conflict, #problem, #dates, #paragraphs
#exposition, #rising action, #climax, #resolution
#facts, #problem, #solution, #quoted words
#characterization, #conflict, #main action, #theme
Which helps us with close reading?
Skimming
Annotating
Doodling
Rushing
What is the purpose of annotating fiction?
To summarize the plot
To identify key themes and symbols
To correct grammatical errors
To rewrite the story
Which of the following is a common annotation symbol for a key theme in fiction?
A star (*)
A question mark (?)
An exclamation point (!)
A check mark (✓)
When annotating fiction, what should you do if you encounter a confusing passage?
Skip it
Highlight it and write a question
Ignore it
Rewrite it in simpler terms
What is a benefit of annotating fiction?
It helps in memorizing the text
It enhances understanding and analysis
It makes the text shorter
It changes the story
Which annotation technique is useful for tracking character development in fiction?
Highlighting dialogue
Underlining setting descriptions
Circling character names
Drawing arrows between events
What should you focus on when annotating the climax of a fiction story?
The setting
The resolution
The main conflict and turning point
The introduction
How can annotating fiction help with literary analysis?
By providing a summary
By identifying literary devices and themes
By rewriting the text
By listing characters
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when annotating fiction?
Highlighting key passages
Writing personal reflections
Ignoring the author's style
Noting literary devices
What is the first step in annotating a fiction text?
Reading the entire text
Identifying the main characters
Highlighting unknown words
Writing a summary
Why is it important to note the setting when annotating fiction?
It helps in understanding the plot
It is usually irrelevant
It makes the text more colorful
It is the main focus of the story
Which question should you ask yourself when annotating a fiction text?
What is the author's purpose?
What is the main idea of the text?
What are the key themes and symbols?
All of the above
What does annotating dialogue in fiction help with?
Understanding character relationships
Identifying the setting
Summarizing the plot
Finding grammatical errors
Which of the following is a signpost for annotating fiction?
Contrasts and Contradictions
Numbers and Stats
Quotes and Citations
Dates and Times
What should you do after annotating a fiction text?
Write a detailed summary
Discuss your annotations with others
Erase your annotations
Ignore your annotations
How does annotating fiction differ from annotating non-fiction?
Focuses more on plot and characters
Focuses more on facts and data
Requires less attention to detail
Is less important
