Annotating Texts
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Objective
I can actively read and annotate a text to improve my comprehension.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Tech meets Rhet: English Composition Resources · 5:34
We don't generate video — this one is by Tech meets Rhet: English Composition Resources on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.
Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Explain the importance of identifying your purpose for reading before you begin annotating a text. How does your purpose affect the way you interact with the text?
Describe three different annotation techniques discussed in the video that can help improve reading comprehension.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Read 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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