MARKING THE TEXT
Before Reading:
Preview
Number the paragraphs
During Reading:
Code the Text-
CIRCLE key terms, names of people, places, places and dates
Underline the main idea and/or claims in each paragraph
Put a ? by anything that you have a question about or is confusing
Put a ! by interesting and surprising information
BOX words you do not know the meaning of
Annotate the Text:
Write questions you have in the margins
Summarize/chunk main ideas
Note items A (agree) or D (disagree) with
Before Reading:
Preview
Number the paragraphs
During Reading:
Code the Text-
CIRCLE key terms, names of people, places, places and dates
Underline the main idea and/or claims in each paragraph
Put a ? by anything that you have a question about or is confusing
Put a ! by interesting and surprising information
BOX words you do not know the meaning of
Annotate the Text:
Write questions you have in the margins
Summarize/chunk main ideas
Note items A (agree) or D (disagree) with