Annotating Texts

Grade 7ELA45 min

Learning Objective

I can actively read and annotate a text to improve my comprehension.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

How to Read Actively and Critically: Annotation Strategies

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œRead the following sentence: "The rapid advancement of technology has led to unprecedented levels of connectivity, yet this hyper-connectivity can also result in feelings of isolation and detachment." Underline the main point of the sentence and write "E" next to any evidence used to support the main point. While reading a paragraph about the benefits of exercise, you encounter the word "endorphins" and don't know what it means. Describe how you would annotate this using a synonym. ”

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