Narrative Texts
This deep structure organizes narrative texts
Time
Annotating helps you do what with your reading pace?
Slow down and process
The “S” in SKUM stands for
Subject level analysis, the 5 Ws and an H
This rule says the first and last sentence matter.
Bookends
“Peter Piper picked a peck…” is an example of this.
Alliteration
One purpose of narrative texts besides entertaining.
informing or teaching
You should circle what when annotating?
Unknown words, characters, important things etc.
The “K” in SKUM helps you find these.
Key details
This rule involves repeated symbols or phrases.
Repetition
“Time is a thief"
Metaphor
A memoir is an example of this type of text.
Narrative
What symbols can be used in annotation?
Stars or exclamation marks
The “U” in SKUM asks you to...?
Understand the connections and key details
This rule involves visual elements like italics or bold.
Typography
“O Death, where is thy sting?”
Apostrophe
These two elements are always present in narrative texts.
Plot and characters
How does annotating relate to the SKUM process?
It helps you notice key details
The “M” in SKUM means you do this with evidence.
Make meaning and develop a claim
This rule involves quotes at the beginning of a text
Epigraph
“Buzz, crash, hiss”
Onomatopoeia
This short personal story is a form of narrative.
An anecdote
What does annotating help you notice?
Details
What does SKUM help you find?
The theme
This rule says strange or random details might be important
Significant "Irrelevant" Details
“Bittersweet” and “jumbo shrimp”
Oxymoron