Annotation Skills for Reading Comprehension
In this one-time class, we will go over how to successfully annotate texts, a reading strategy to improve comprehension and prepare students in the research process. We will go through the lesson together and complete a fun final activity.
Candis Lieumann
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(4)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursAssignments
Students will practice annotating with me and also have a fun activity that they will annotate on their own. With the individual practice, students will also answer questions and support their answer with textual evidence that was annotated.Progress Report
Detailed feedback will be made after they complete the individual practice and answer the questions. In this feedback, suggestions for improvement or for extended practice may be given per individual need as observed. Suggestions and comments will be personalized to help the student work toward best successes when actively reading.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner - Intermediate Level
In this class, we will be going over annotation strategies that will help students actively participate in their reading. Through developing and practicing these skills, students will see improvement in text comprehension, grades in all content areas, and test scores. These strategies will also be used as students become contributing members of society as adults. I have a welcoming, respectful learning environment that is a safe space for all students and learners. I like to have discussion based learning while going through the lesson slides. Questions are always encouraged, as I want to best support my students. During the lesson, I will go over different options and ways they can use or modify annotation skills. I will model with a short poem how I annotate. We will work together on another short reading text. At the end they will complete a fun activity that is a case file on "who kidnapped the Principal" and they will answer and defend who they think did it with evidence from the text.
Learning Goals
Students will learn a reading strategy that helps them to improve comprehension through active literacy skills in annotation.
Other Details
Learning Needs
This lesson is a great tool for students that struggle with reading and comprehension. It is also a skill that helps students with ADHD be active in their reading.
Supply List
Printed copy of the practice activity "Annotation- Who Kidnapped the Principal" Choice of annotation device(s) (Pens, highlighters, post-its, etc) Writing utensil
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2024
4.8
4reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Missouri Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Personal experience using this skill, success with students in the classroom to improve reading comprehension for middle school and high school students. Increases test scores for standardized tests when practiced and executed. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-6 learners per class
