Close Read: Annotating
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes an annotation?
A summary of the entire text
A short explanation or note added to a text or image by the reader
A list of vocabulary words
A question about the text
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a reason why annotations can help you gain a better understanding of the text?
Enhancing your understanding of the text
Recalling information from the text
Reacting to the text
Ignoring the text
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are activities involved in annotating a text?
Highlighting or underlining key information
Writing notes in the margins
Ignoring unknown words
Circling and defining unknown words
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Fill in the Blanks
Reacting to information presented in the text during annotation involves using symbols to show agreement or disagreement and explaining
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Open Ended
Explain how making connections to a text (Text-to-Self, Text-to-Text, Text-to-World) can enhance your understanding of what you read.
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Multiple Choice
What types of texts can be annotated?
Only literature
Only informational text
Only poetry
Any type of text
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Open Ended
List three things you should look for when making annotations in a text.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following should you look for when making annotations in a literary text?
Your thoughts and reactions
The rhyme scheme
Any literary devices
All of the above
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Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blank: When annotating, you should put a
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Open Ended
List three strategies you can use to annotate a text when you encounter unfamiliar words or unclear passages.
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Multiple Choice
Based on the annotated excerpt from 'Oranges' by Gary Soto, what is one question the annotator asks about the character?
Why oranges?
Is this his first date?
Is she trying to impress him?
All of the above
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Open Ended
Explain how annotating a text can help you better understand its theme or lesson. Use examples from the images provided.
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Multiple Select
Which annotation strategies are demonstrated in the analysis of 'Oranges' by Gary Soto? Select all that apply.
Identifying unknown words
Asking questions about the text
Analyzing figurative language
Ignoring the setting
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT one of the suggested steps for annotating a text according to the tips provided?
Read for understanding and enjoyment
Identify and analyze figurative language
Comment on your inferences and thoughts
Summarize the passage in your own words
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Fill in the Blanks
An annotation is a short
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Open Ended
Reflecting on today's lesson about annotations, how do you think making annotations can help you better understand a text or image?
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Open Ended
Why is it important to remember that there is no wrong way to annotate a text?
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