Lesson Design Vocabulary #1

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What is Annotation?

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Making notes and/or comments in a text to leave a trail of your thinking.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To draw a conclusion using prior knowledge and explicit details/information from the text.

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What is an explicit detail?

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Information that is clearly stated in a text or viewed in an image/video.

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What are key details?

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Information in the text that explains or supports a main idea.

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What are text features?

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Elements like the table of contents, index, glossary, headings, bold words, sidebars, pictures and captions, and labeled diagrams.

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Why is Annotation important in reading?

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It helps readers track their thoughts and understand the text better.

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How can inferences enhance comprehension?

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They allow readers to connect their own knowledge with the text, leading to deeper understanding.

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What role do explicit details play in a text?

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They provide clear information that supports the main ideas and arguments.

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How can key details be identified in a text?

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By looking for information that directly supports or explains the main idea.

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What is the purpose of text features in a document?

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To help organize information and guide readers through the content.