Annotating Texts

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What is the purpose of annotations?

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To interact with the text

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What is one way to annotate a text?

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Circle or underline main ideas

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Why should we track changes or progression in a text?

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To understand the direction of the text

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What should be done with important passages in a text?

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Put them in brackets

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What can be done in the margins of a text?

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Write notes and reactions

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What can be tracked in the margins of a text?

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Themes and character changes

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What can be done with questions in the margins of a text?

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Ask questions about the text

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What can be given in the margins of a text?

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Opinions

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What should be done with unfamiliar vocabulary words in a text?

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Highlight or underline them

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Why should annotations be done while reading a text?

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To make it easier to write about the text later