The Art of Annotation

Annotation is the ability to draw out key points

of a text for future reference.

We only retain 10% percent of what we

read.

Annotation is the ability to draw out key points

of a text for future reference.

We only retain 10% percent of what we

read.

The Art of Annotation

Bracket important passages/partsConnect related ideas with linesOutline the main events in the marginsCircle words to define or tone word

Use different symbols for the different parts of annotation. You will have to make a key to differentiate between the symbols.

Bracket important passages/partsConnect related ideas with linesOutline the main events in the marginsCircle words to define or tone word

Use different symbols for the different parts of annotation. You will have to make a key to differentiate between the symbols.

The Art of AnnotationOR

Write brief comments and question in the margins

Place an asterisk beside something unusual

Pick a way of annotating to be consistentUse post it notes to label important events

OR

Write brief comments and question in the margins

Place an asterisk beside something unusual

Pick a way of annotating to be consistentUse post it notes to label important events

The Art of AnnotationHow to annotate poetry and other literary works

T - Title: ponder the title before reading the poemP - Paraphrase: translate the poem into your own wordsC - Connation:contemplate the poem for meaning beyond the literalA - Attitude or toneS - Shifts in speakers and in attitudesT - Title (deeper meaning)T - Theme (determine what the poet is saying)D - Devices (Literary elements)

How to annotate poetry and other literary works

T - Title: ponder the title before reading the poemP - Paraphrase: translate the poem into your own wordsC - Connation:contemplate the poem for meaning beyond the literalA - Attitude or toneS - Shifts in speakers and in attitudesT - Title (deeper meaning)T - Theme (determine what the poet is saying)D - Devices (Literary elements)