Annotations

What does the # symbol mean?

• Number my paragraphs / lines

• hash tag

• it identifies a specific number

Why do I need to circle text?

• to identify important information

• to identify words that I don't know

• to identify important information

I underline words that :

• are surprising

• identify key words and details

• I have a connection to

I will use an asterick (*) to identify:

• key words and details

• important informaiton

• surprising information

I will use a + / - symbol to :

• agree / disagree in an argumentative passage

• add / subtract

• identify positive and negative comments in a passage

I will use the ? symbol when:

• text is confusing

• I am editing and the author forgot to put a ? in the correct spot

• to identify a character's question in a passage

I will use the ! symbol when text is:

• confusing

• surprising

• connected to my life, and I am surprised about it.

A.C. stands for

• Air Conditioner

• Author's word choice

• Author's comment

I will use the arrow symbol when:

• I am referring to an illustration

• I am connecting my life experiences to the text or another piece of text.

• When I need to connect one piece of text to another only.

The star is used for

• figuative language

• smilies

• metaphors