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FHS Annotation Protocol
FHS Annotation Protocol
Annotations benefit all learners in the classroom.
Annotating text promotes student interest in reading and gives learners a focused purpose for writing. It supports readers’ ability to clarify and synthesize ideas, pose relevant questions, and capture analytical thinking about text. Annotation also gives students a clear purpose for actively engaging with text and is driven by goals or learning target(s) of the lesson.
Through the use of collaborative annotation (annotations made by multiple individuals on the same text), learners are given the opportunity to “eavesdrop on the insights of other readers” (Wolfe & Neuwirth, 2001). Both peers and instructors can provide feedback in order to call attention to additional key ideas and details. Annotating text causes readers to process information at a deeper level and increases their ability to recall information from the text. It helps learners comprehend difficult material and engage in what Probst (1988) describes as, “dialogue with the text.”
The Importance of Annotation
The Importance of Annotation
FHS Annotation Protocol Steps
Steps:
Define the purpose for annotation based on learning target(s) and goals. Some examples include:
Locating evidence in support of a claim
Identifying main idea and supporting details
Analyzing the validity of an argument or counter-argument
Determining author’s purpose
Giving an opinion, reacting, or reflecting
Identifying character traits/motivations
Summarizing and synthesizing
Defining key vocabulary
Identifying patterns and repetitions
Making connections
Making predictions
Model how to annotate text:
Select one paragraph of text from the reading, highlight or underline key word(s) or phrase(s) related to the lesson’s purpose, using the “think aloud” strategy to share with students why you marked certain selections of the passage.
Based on your “think aloud,” model writing an annotated note in the margin, above underlined words and phrases, or to the side of text.
Distribute the materials students will need, such as books, articles, highlighters, pencils, etc.
Practice annotating with students, choosing another paragraph/section of text, reminding them of the purpose. Have them highlight, underline, or circle relevant words and phrases in the reading and add annotations. Have students share what they selected and explain the annotation each made. Repeat over several classes or as necessary, working on gradual release toward student independence.
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