Annotating Text
Grade 645 min
Learning Objective
I can annotate a text by underlining key details, writing questions, and adding my own thoughts in the margins.
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How to Annotate a Text
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7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Read the following sentence: "The old house stood on a hill overlooking the town, its windows like dark eyes watching the world go by." Underline the words that create a vivid image in your mind. In the margin, write one sentence explaining what this image makes you think of. Read the following sentence: "Despite her fear, she knew she had to continue on her journey." Write a question in the margin about why the character might be afraid. ”
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