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How and Why to Annotate a Book. Notes derived from article published by AP Central and the College Board. Note-Taking vs. Annotating. Many serious readers take notes. Many readers too casual to take notes. Then, panic sets in, resulting in: Starting over “Re-notating”
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How and Why toAnnotate a Book Notes derived from article published by AP Central and the College Board.
Note-Taking vs. Annotating • Many serious readers take notes. • Many readers too casual to take notes. • Then, panic sets in, resulting in: • Starting over • “Re-notating” • Cramming; “better-than-nothing”
What are annotations? • First, understand that they are not merely: • Highlights • Notes • Annotations are a conversation • “…deeper initial reading and understanding that lasts.” • Includes questions, arguments, compliments, clarifications / definitions, etc.
Example 1 • How would you rate this on a 1-6 scale? • Why? • MY ANSWER: • This is a 1 at best. • No meaning to the marks; no notes.
Example 2 • How would you rate this on a 1-6 scale? • Why? • MY ANSWER: • This is a 2. • Why is this paragraph highlighted?
Example 3 • How would you rate this on a 1-6 scale? • Why? • MY ANSWER: • This is a 2, 3 at best. • Classic re-notating, scrambling student.
Example 4 • How would you rate this on a 1-6 scale? • Why? • MY ANSWER: • This is a 4, maybe 5. • I can see why phrases are highlighted. There seems to be a conversation with the reader and author.
Example 5 • How would you rate this on a 1-6 scale? • Why? • MY ANSWER: • This is a 6. No brainer.