Highlighting & Annotation

What does highlighting words in a text involve? (

[N.B. There is more than one answer.]

• Using a highlighter pen to pick out particular words of phrases

• Circling key words or phrases

• Underlining particular words or phrases

• Writing comments on the text

Why is highlighting so valuable for approaching English texts and answering exam questions? (Hint: There is more than one answer)

• It makes your book look more attractive

• It makes key bits stand out from the rest of the text

• It helps you to focus on what the question is actually asking you.

• It makes you look busy in class

What is annotation? (Hint: There is more than one answer)

• Annotation is writing a note in your exercise book

• Annotation is marking up a text with notes and comments

• Annotation is the opposite of dictation

• An annotation is a note or comment added to a text to provide explanation or criticism about a particular part of it.

Why should you annotate English texts? (Hint: There is more than one answer)

• It helps to pass the time because reading is boring

• It helps you to work out what quotes to zoom in on

• It helps you to work out what you think or feel about the text

• It helps you to write a more complete answer to any questions

Annotation is only about writing notes (words) on the text. (Hint: There is more than one answer)

• No. you can also use emojis

• No you can also use symbols such as arrows, question marks and exclamation marks

• No, you can also use drawings and cartoons

• Yes, that's what annotation means - you note stuff