Close Reading and Annotating

Soul Surfer

by Bethany Hamilton

Before Reading:

Make a prediction about the what the text is about.

Have you heard of this author?

1. 1. Number each paragraph.

2. 2. Chunk: draw a line between paragraphs.

3. 3. Circle key words or unfamiliar words.

4. 4. Summarize on the left.

5. 5. Write down any questions.

6. 6. What is your initial reaction?

7. 7. What is the main idea?

1. 1. Number each paragraph.

2. 2. Chunk: draw a line between paragraphs.

3. 3. Circle key words or unfamiliar words.

4. 4. Summarize on the left.

5. 5. Write down any questions.

6. 6. What is your initial reaction?

7. 7. What is the main idea?

1. 1. Underline interesting words or phrases.

2. 2. Look for literary/rhetorical devices or figurative language.

1. 1. Underline interesting words or phrases.

2. 2. Look for literary/rhetorical devices or figurative language.