Annotating Text

Annotating Text

Grade 6 · ELA · 45 min

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Learning Objective

I can annotate a text by underlining key details, writing questions, and adding my own thoughts in the margins.

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

How to Annotate a Text

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

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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