English 11 Resources

steps for annotating:

Marking Up the Text/ Annotating the Text

1. Number Number the paragraphs in the text

2. Chunk the text Break up the text into smaller chunks

3. _________ & label CLAIM Underline and label “CLAIM” the claims made by the author

4. Circle words that are defined in the text

• Circle words that are repeated throughout the text

5. Left margin Content & purpose

• Summarize the chunks of text

• Determine purpose of text

6. Right margin Reaction

• Create questions about the text

• Make your comments

r.a.c.e format

R.A.C.E. responses to questions

Restate the question: Weave the question into your first sentence

Answer the question: Answer that question in the first sentence also

Cite support: Pull evidence or give an example to support your answer

Explain or Expand your support: Say more about why your evidence is valuable

Ex. Cats or dogs: which is a better pet?

R. Dogs are fun and lovable, but

A. cats make way better pets than dogs.

C. They are independent, confident, and can be just as loving a companion as a dog, and they don’t need to be cleaned up after.

E. Because they take care of themselves, cats take no real energy from their owners, but they do provide the company and friendship that we all want. Their independent nature and curious personalities make them interesting and easy pets to own.

components of an essay: