Understanding Annotations
What is the primary purpose of an annotation?
1. To help you understand what you are reading
2. To help you write about a topic without having to read through the entire text again
What are think notes?
Think notes are used to simply record your thoughts as you move through the text.
In annotation terms, what does the “Saying” sentence do?
It SUMMARIZES what you read.
What is the schools policy regarding cell phones?
Must be silent and put away.
What are the three components of an Idea Chunk?
Claim, Evidence, Explanation
What is the goal of annotating a text?
To better understand what you are reading
What color should vocabulary words be highlighted?
Orange.
In annotation terms, what does the “Doing” sentence do?
A sentence that describes what the author is doing. (Author Purpose)
Is the use of AI (chat gpt) allowed in school?
NOOOOOO!
What is evidence?
Proof of the authors argument or main point. (Quotes)
What is the name of your principal?
Mr. Holaday
What should you do with main ideas?
Underline/starred to make them easy to find.
Write a Saying sentence for your groups favorite movie or song?
N/A
How can you "respect yourself" as a student
Come to class on time, pay attentions, eat a healthy breakfast, charged chromebook, etc.
What is a claim?
The authors main point or argument.
When annotating a text, how does it help your brain with understanding the information?
It helps your brain hold onto information longer (makes connections).
What are two examples of symbols you could use as Think Notes?
Plus sign, minus sign, question mark, surprise (!), and connection.
What is Mrs. Lomelis favorite football team?
The 49ers.
What room number are you currently in?
118.
When writing an Idea Chunk paragraph, what is the correct order the components should be written in?
Claim, evidence, explanation
What is Mr Footes favorite football team?
The Broncos
When using think notes, what do you need to add to your symbols?
Comments.
What must be included when writing a "Doing" sentence?
An action verb. (describes, explains, compares)
What is the name of the Librarian?
Mrs. Z.
What is the difference between an Idea Chunk and an Idea Chunk Paragraph?
Idea Chunk = Claim, Evidence, and Explanation.
Idea Chunk Paragraph = Topic sentence, Claim, Evidence, Explanation, and Concluding Sentence.