In the Text:
Annotation
These annotations should be incorporated throughout the
text that you are reading.
Names & Places
______________
Main Events or Ideas
Unknown Words
Imagery and Literary Devices
In the Margin:
For each of these annotations, you should write a comment or
question in the margin of your paper during or after reading.
?
Question
!
Surprising Idea or Fact
~
Confusing
Interesting Idea, Concept, or Detail
At the Bottom of the Page:
Annotating helps us remember what we have read. At the
bottom of each page, write one sentence or phrase that will
help you remember what happened on the page. For shorter
articles and texts, do this for each paragraph.