CLOSE READING STRATEGIES: ANNOTATING A TEXT

STEP ONE Number the Paragraphs or sections of the text.

STEP TWO Circle and define unfamiliar terms

STEP THREE Underline or Highlight key concepts and phrases with a purpose in mind. Set the purpose for reading.

STEP FOUR Summarize the text in the right hand margin.

STEP FIVE

React and respond to the text in the left hand margin.