hi class today we're looking at annotating text a close reading strategy that will work for you so what's annotation you [Music] ask annotation is adding notes to a text or diagram by giving explanation or comment so what's the point what you do in Reading should align with with why you're doing the reading in the first place and what you're going to do with the reading after you're done wait what do I need before you get all stressed out all you need is a writing utensil understanding of what's being assigned and a purpose as you work through the text consider all of the ways that you can connect with what you're reading [Music] use this graphic as a guide underline supporting ideas three is a good number to reach for Star the main idea Circle vocab words triangle words you don't know and make sure to ask questions leave comments and identify [Music] examples if you're having trouble leaving comments you can always try one of these five options [Music] created using punon