Annotations
What is the first strategy a reader does when a text is given to them?
preview the text features
What is the meaning of central idea?
Focal point of a section or text; one sentence summary of a section or text; the main idea the author wants you to know in a section or whole text
Which text feature lists characterisitics or examples of an idea or topic?
description
What does it mean to be objective when writing a summary?
Put the text into your own words without adding opinions or feelings.
When does a reader use the questioning strategy to annotate an article?
Before - During -After Reading
How do I find the topic of the article?
It is repeated throughout the text. Write the topic in 1-3 words.
What question can a reader ask themself when determining the central idea?
What does the author mainly want me to know about that topic?
Which text structure has signal words: therefore, this led to, because, consequently, since?
cause and effect
True or False. Include any signal words when writing a summary.
False, include the signal words that match the text structure of the text.
Turn this heading into a quality question. It helps readers located important information. Information that needs to be annotated. SEA TURTLES DRASTIC DECLINE.
What caused sea turtles to decline drastically?
What annotation mark is used to mark surprises or when you make a connection?
exclamation mark
Where can a reader look to determine the central idea of the whole text?
subtitle and introduction
Read this title, The History of Fireworks Over Time. What is the text structure? Bonus - 50 pts - Which organizer would specifically be used?
sequence and timeline
What is the writing strategy used to complete a short answer response that cites evidence? BONUS - 50 pts.- What does each letter stand for?
R.A.C.E.R.
Restate and Answer, Cite evidence, Explain evidence, Resolve
Turn this heading into a quality question. It helps readers located important information. Information that needs to be annotated. THE GREAT PACIFIC GARBAGE PATCH
What is the GPGP?
What annotation mark is used when a answer to your question is located in the text?
box the answer
What is another strategy a reader can use to determine the central idea of a section or entire text?
use the text structure to guide your answer
Read this title, Turning the Tide: After half a century of conservation efforts, green sea turles have been removed from the endangered list. What is the text structure?
cause and effect
What are the four parts needed in a topic sentence?
Identify it - Name it - Verb it - Central Idea
Turn this heading into TWO quality questions. It helps readers located important information. Information that needs to be annotated. BACK FROM THE BRINK: THESE SPECIES WERE ONCE ENDANGERED.
What caused these animals to be endangered? How are they coming back from harm?
What annotation mark is used when you have unfamilar words or confusing parts in the text?
circle the confusing words or parts
Other than using the subheading, introduction, or text structure to determine the central idea, what is one other strategy to help you determine importance in a section, that cen lead you to the central idea?
turn headings into questions to find what is most important
Read this title. Crunchy Candies: Freeze dried candy is popping up everywhere. Find out how the steps to puffed up sweats are made. What is the text structure? BONUS - 50 pts - Which specific organizer would be used?
sequence and steps in a process
What are three steps writers use when writing an objective summary?
Topic sentence, Supporting details/ Important, Conclusion.
What does SQ3R stand for?
Survey, Question, Read, Respond, Review