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Module 1 Part 3

1. Annotating a text helps the reader better understand and remember what they read by requiring them to think about and engage with the content. 2. Annotations make the reader an "active reader" by prompting them to consider how the text is structured and make judgements about what they are reading. 3. Physically interacting with the text through annotation strengthens how the information is imprinted in the reader's mind.

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Module 1 Part 3

1. Annotating a text helps the reader better understand and remember what they read by requiring them to think about and engage with the content. 2. Annotations make the reader an "active reader" by prompting them to consider how the text is structured and make judgements about what they are reading. 3. Physically interacting with the text through annotation strengthens how the information is imprinted in the reader's mind.

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Annotating to

Understand a Text:
Module 1 Part 3
Why Should I Annotate?
1. To better understand and remember what you
read (and if you don’t remember, the annotation
makes it easier to find what you are looking for)
2. To become an active reader, meaning you are
thinking about and responding to what you read
3. To save time in the long run, helping you study
and do course work more efficiently
4. To be ready for class discussion
How Does Annotation Make Me a Better
Reader?
• Annotation requires slow, careful reading
• Annotation requires you to think about how a
writer is structuring a text
• Annotation requires you to make judgements
about what you are reading

Studies show that physically interacting with the


text through your senses of touch and sight means
the text will make a stronger imprint on your mind.
(http://www.teachhub.com/how-annotation-reshapes-student-reading).
• Focus on the title: What does it
tell you about the main idea or
thesis of the article?
So How Do I • Consider the author: Who are
they? What is their area of
Annotate? expertise?
• Consider where the reading
Pre-Reading was published: What kind of
publication is it—newspaper,
magazine, academic journal,
etc.? Who is the audience?
Identify the thesis, the main ideas that support
and develop the thesis, and the evidence or
examples that support the main ideas

Define words you don’t know.

How Do I
Annotate? Record your thoughts, reactions, and questions
in the margins or at the end.

Avoid underling or highlighting everything; use


your judgment.

Read the article at LEAST two times! Once is


not enough to understand the main ideas,
supporting arguments, and vocabulary.
How Do I Annotate?
• Highlight and label the thesis, main ideas, and
examples or evidence that supports the main ideas
• Circle (for example) new words and record the
definition
• Star something you would like to respond to
• Use sticky tabs to identify important pages or
passages
• Record your reactions or questions in the margins
Develop a Style that Works for You
• Pen? Pencil? Highlighter?
• Different colour highlighters or pens for different
purposes?
• Underline, squiggle underline, square brackets,
stars, triangles, circles—how will you identify
important concepts?
No matter what style you use, always identify the
thesis and main ideas and define words you don’t
understand.
Activity 1.3
Please complete Activity 1.3 by annotating a
short text.

I will post a sample annotation of this text after


the deadline for this activity.

If you have any questions, please let me know!

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