Annotating a Text

Annotating a Text

Required Resources

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Textbook: Chapter 2

Lesson 1

Initial Post Instructions

This week we looked at annotating a text. For this discussion, you will need to submit a picture of your annotated work along with your written reflection. You can annotate digitally (submit screenshot) or in a hard copy (submit picture).

Upload the picture or screenshot of a fully annotated page in your textbook – you can use the textbook reading for this class or any other class you are taking this session. The annotation must include at minimum the following:

Marked or highlighted new concepts

Written definition for words that you did not know

At least two notes in the margin. These may include indicating important concepts, making comparisons, and/or adding additional reflection on how this content relates to other concepts

Write a paragraph in which you reflect on your process of annotation. Why did you choose to mark certain sections? What connections were you able to make in your annotations? What words stood out to you? How did the process of annotation help you engage with the text?

Follow-Up Post Instructions

Respond to at least one peer. Further the dialogue by pointing out other areas the writer could have decided to annotate or providing your own reflection on the writer’s annotation choices.