Annotation and Note-Taking Quiz

What is the purpose of using an asterisk or exclamation mark in annotation?

• To mark humorous parts

• To indicate steps in a process

• To identify new ideas and/or big ideas

• To show how ideas are related

What should students do when they circle or underline important vocabulary?

• Write a synonym or brief definition nearby

• Summarize the text in 2-3 words

• Indicate steps in a process

• Label the connection between details

What do arrows in annotation typically show?

• How ideas within the same text are related

• New ideas

• Steps in a process

• Confusing details

What is the purpose of using numbers in annotation?

• To identify new ideas

• To show alternate perspectives

• To mark humorous parts

• To indicate steps in a process or itemized lists

What should students do when they encounter confusing details in a text?

• Use a double-sided arrow

• Use a plus sign

• Use a question mark

• Use an asterisk

What does the use of plus signs in annotation indicate?

• Steps in a process

• Humorous parts

• Specific details that support a bigger idea

• Confusing details

What do double-sided arrows represent in annotation?

• Alternate perspectives or opposing viewpoints

• Steps in a process

• New ideas

• Humorous parts

What should students do if they cannot write in the book?

• Use sticky notes adhered to the text pages

• Use a highlighter

• Skip the annotation

• Use a different book

As a useful strategy it is advised to first read both questions and answers.

• True

• False

What is a key element to consider when comparing two characters from a story?

• Their names

• Their physical appearances only

• Their actions, motivations, and the impact they have on the story

• The color of clothes they wear