Close Reading Annotation Symbols Pdf

Use a question mark if something you read raises a question in your mind or is confusing.

Close reading annotation symbols pdf. Table with the class. Annotation symbols symbol explanation 1 underline highlight underline highlight sentences in conjunction with a symbol. When you annotate you interact with the source by underlining sections of the text circling words phrases or images and writing notes to yourself in the margins. The most common complaint about annotating is that it slows down your reading.

Close reading annotation symbols underline key words and details mark important words phrases circle unfamiliar words question mark by words phrases you don t understand exclamation mark by words phrases that surprise you double line under the main idea made a connection. Annotating means writing your ideas thoughts and questions as you read. 2 put brackets around key ideas or claims being made in the text. Close reading and students with attention deficit disorder this product is part of two bigger products.

Unfortunately purposeless or purpose lite annotation became a fad several years ago it was a mis reading of the first standard in the common core which talks about close reading. Examples of symbols on these bookmarks are. Close reading annotation symbols. Annotation is practical when it s done for a purpose and annotation can be done either directly in the text or for a library book using notes or.

Chunking refers to breaking the text into smaller more manageable units. Identify key words phrases or ideas that you don t understand with question marks. What did you find confusing. Reading a text a second time is preferable anyway.

Use a check mark when the text confirms. Symbol darlene anne meaning important connectionkey words i get it. Annotation ookmarks annotation is a powerful reading tool. Annotation helps the reader focus their attention when reading a source.

Question mark for a confusing section and a heart for their favorite part. Circle unfamiliar or confusing words. Use a star near something you read that seems important or key to the main idea. Table as a guide students can respond to the following questions as they annotate their texts.

Students can anno tate a text to leave tracks of their thinking so they can learn understand and remember what they read. Make sure you explain in the margin what the author is saying or doing. How do you annotate. 3 circle key terms and words you do not know.

If annotating as you read annoys you read a chapter then go back and annotate. These bookmarks give students the annotation symbols they will need to close read a text. Annotation symbols while reading annotate your text using the symbols below. This word doc and pdf has two close reading annotations bookmarks on each page.

During the reading process. Is a key component of close reading.