Annotating the text is something that is fun to do because by annotating we are able to show what we are understanding in our reading. Take a quick look at this video to get to know a little bit more about annotation.
Annotating is like having a conversation with our text as we are reading. When we interact we:
write down our thoughts
ask questions
respond to words we know and even ones we don't know
state our opinions
react to what we have read
note things that we agree with or disagree with
jot down things that are new to us
write down our thoughts
ask questions
respond to words we know and even ones we don't know
state our opinions
react to what we have read
note things that we agree with or disagree with
jot down things that are new to us
You can do this in a variety of ways including using different colors, making a key, highlighting, circling, boxing in, writing on sticky notes and much more. The beauty of annotation is that there is no right or wrong way to do it... we just have to show how we interact with the text.
Next time you read an article or story, make sure to have your pens, sticky notes, and minds ready. Comprehension starts now, so let's get ready to annotate!
Next time you read an article or story, make sure to have your pens, sticky notes, and minds ready. Comprehension starts now, so let's get ready to annotate!