Annotation
A detailed analysis of text.
Reading and Viewing Outcomes
4.4/6.2/7.1/7.2/7.3
Purpose
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Scrutinize each word/phrase the author has
used.
Be able to explain the significance of the
passage and its relation to the entire work of
literature.
Link the passage thematically to the text.
What to look for
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See your Rules of Notice hand-out, literary
terms hand-out, and your notes on doing a close
reading.
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Word Level: meaning: diction,
denotation/connotation
Sentence Level: figurative language and literary
devices
Text Level: Literary devices and elements of
fiction
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Strategy
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First reading—get the main idea and gist
2nd reading—be sure you understand all words and
their possible multiple meanings.
Use your literary analysis skill to look for figurative
language and literary devices, character development,
characterization, themes, motifs, symbols, etc. BE
SURE TO USE LITERARY TERMINOLGY.
Determine a method to document/record your
information and ideas.
Practice / Modeling
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See passage from Inherit the Wind
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What a student was able to write about this
passage