Coughlin, E / How to Annotate

How to Annotate

Step 1: Read the text to get the main idea, or gist.

Step 2: Mark the text

Highlight or underline:

Topic Sentences

Important Facts or Details

(Avoid overdoing it!)

Circle any unfamiliar words

Step 3: Annotate!  Write in the margins!



Main Idea of each paragraph (no more than 3 words)

Questions

Definitions of unfamiliar words

Connections

Inferences/Analysis

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations.