1. Annotating

2. Annotating, note-taking, journaling, commentating, interpreting, reviewing, paraphrasing, questioning, connecting, summarizing, and so on… • If those terms give you the heebiejeebies • Let’s call it… Twerking For Books or TFB for short A rose is a rose…

3. Take your time. Don’t rush. • Read through the material… and *gasp* reread the material. • Think about the most interesting conversation you’ve ever had…or hope to have…what did/do you do during this conversation? • Engage! Engage

4. Circle unknown words, slang • Define • Offer possible thoughts as to why the author used that particular word • Draw connections to other parts of the book. Use arrows or symbols • Draw connections to other books, movies, pop culture, songs • Rewrite, paraphrase, or summarize difficult/wordy passages • Ask questions • Point out literary techniques, devices • Draw pictures I don’t always annotate The most interesting stuff in the world…. But when I do, I…

5. Avoid highlighting. Instead use pens. • WRITE, don’t just circle or underline. • Use the margins PER EVERY 10-15 pages: • Did you find at least one allusion or metaphor (or other literary device)? • Did you pose at least one question? • Did you look up at least 1 word/term/idea? • Did you make at least 1 connection? You’re doing it wrong… Right & Wrong

6. Quiz yourself • What was the main idea? Describe the main conflict. Describe the main character. • Share some facts with friends/family • Did you recall them with ease or was it difficult? How to tell if you nailed it…

7. Use Post-It notes. You may take some from me or use your own. If you use one color, then color code by using different pens/markers. • TWO of each for Chapter 8 and Chapter 9 • Questions—RED/PINK • Words/terms/idioms—GREEN • Connection—YELLOW (black if writing) • Literary Terms—BLUE • Identify the climax Lord of the Flies