Annotating for Comprehension
Grade 12th Grade Β· ELA Β· 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can apply annotation strategies to improve my comprehension of complex texts.
Warm-Up Video
Tech meets Rhet: English Composition Resources Β· 5:34
How to Read Actively and Critically: Annotation Strategies
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Before reading, it's important to determine your purpose for reading, whether it's for information, essay writing, or pleasure.
- 2
Effective annotation involves underlining main points and evidence, summarizing paragraphs in your own words, and noting confusing sections to discuss with classmates or teachers.
- 3
To actively respond to a text, consider your emotional reactions, question the author's choices, and synthesize information by connecting ideas and asking hypothetical questions.
Practice Questions
10 questions Β· Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
βAfter reading a paragraph about the causes of the Civil War, write a one-to-two sentence summary of the paragraph in your own words. Then, write down one question you have about the paragraph and explain why you chose that question.β
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