Annotation Strategies
Marking in the Text:
Using boxes or circles for words to be defined.
Underlining or highlighting key words, phrases, or sentences.
Transitions
Repetitions
Topic Sentences
Thesis Statements
Forecast Statements
[ Bracketing ] important sentences, passages, or sections of the text.
Important Explanations
Significant Details
Memorable Language
Connecting related ideas with lines ---------- or arrows ---> <---.
Using question marks ( ? ) to note any confusion or disagreement.
Writing in the Margins:
Using numbers (1, 2, 3) or letters (A, B, C) for points / ideas in sequence.
Outlining the main ideas.
Summarizing each paragraph.
Defining unfamiliar words.
Noting responses, reactions, questions, agreements, disagreements, memories, connections, etc.
Identifying interesting writing strategies.
Pointing out patterns or connections.
Making note of anything that strikes you as interesting, important, or questionable.