How to annotate text while reading

These 11 annotation techniques will bring your reading comp to the next level!


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[Jorz]

11 Annotating Techniques:

1. Circle unknown words and look up the definitions.
2. Put question marks next to areas of uncertainty or parts that are unclear.
3. Put a star next to any text that you think is important.
4. Put an exclamation point next to key turning points or something you want to come back to.
5. Circle or mark any character names the first time they are introduced.
6. Keep a running list of characters and their traits. Add to this list as you learn more about the characters.
7. Write your notes somewhere accessible: a) in book; b) on sticky notes; c) in separate notebook.
8. Paraphrase each chapter right after you read it. Write only a few sentences.
9. Write down questions as they arise. No question is too small!
10. Color code your notes. Use different colors for definitions, questions, thoughts, etc.
11. Give each chapter a title, even if it already has one. Title = Main idea

[parzivalw.]

I’m in honors English but I never learned to annotate. I would just highlight randomly and call it good so I’m here now to learn properly

[hungry]

my teacher is forcing me to do this and watch this

[skylertheliger]

Help me I'm being forced by a teacher to watch this video

Edit: but thank you this is quite helpful

[gordonkiley]

I am 53 and decided to return to school for my degree. I do not remember a lot of what I read and this helps me stay focused and remember. It slows me down. The trouble I have is understanding my notes. English was not a good subject for me and I am TERRIBLE at. I know practice makes it better so I have a ways to go. Thank you for your video and I will be putting the advice to good use.

[zachary]

I’m taking AP lang in high-school school right now, and you have helped so much for my understanding of annotations. I especially found #11 to be creative.
On a side note, I see you come back to comments replying, very useful if someone has a question! Keep smiling and much thanks.

[Viatle_ixx]

Who else is scrolling through the comments while watching this?

[Ecap]

My teacher actually give this for homework and watch this video help me a lot.

[libbymarie]

Is anybody else’s teacher forcing you to watch this lmao

[HeyImAedRianne]

WOW! The way you deliver your speech makes me excited! Thanks Teach!

[tammytanner]

Your students are very lucky to have such a fun teacher! I've been doing this for years, but didn't know I was "annotating"! I really like your reminder that "your notes/annotations are your thoughts, your own interpretation" of the text! I'm a very slow processor when I read and I don't think deeply. So taking notes really helps me to, as you said, process what I'm reading. I appreciate the time you took to make and share this short video! Thank You!

[tae-inkim]

When you realize she is still liking and replying after 3 years 🤭

[ryansnd]

just watch it in 2x speed makes it a somewhat intresting 2 minute video

[nktzoxt]

you have some crazy eyes i feel like ur staring into my soul bruh but i gotta finish my work

[supergeeks]

I don't know what this is, but something about this activates my fight or flight response

[markthebookforthenextreade]

Here are the 11 tips
1. look up unknown words
2. Put question marks next to paragraphs where you are uncertain or if the situation is unclear
3. Put a star next to something that is important
4. Put exclamation point !!! when something surprising happens
5. Circle the names of characters when they show up the first time
6. Keep a list of character names and relationships
7. Keep your notes in a separate location or in the back of the book or on sticky notes
8. In your own words, write a summary ofeach chapter. What happened? What might happen next?
9. When you get a question, write it down All questions are useful.
10. Use different colors for definitinos, thoughts, questions
11. GIve each chapter a title and tell the MAIN IDEA of that chapter.




Caution
Don’t make notes about everything
Start slowly
Don’t mark the whole text. Allow something to stand out

[girlisgone]

Omg this was SUCH a helpful video! I’m an older person about to return to college, but never learned to do this. I even took a class some time ago how to study. But they didn’t teach how to annotate a text! So I’m hoping to incorporate this skill so I can succeed in all my upcoming classes. Thanks so much again!

[Akimi_]

thank you very much! i was in trouble to do annotations in a project of reading in my school, this make it looks very easier than i think, your video was very interactive and focused in the topic 😃🥰

[Garysopinion]

Helpful. Always, always had a problem to either listen in class or take notes. Not successful trying to do both. What helped was when I printed the teachers ppt ahead of class and wrote note on that.

[Frostbite-slays]

The school forced people to watch this for summer reading