The Art of Reading Between the Lines: A 2-Day Guide to Effective Text Annotation
Empower Your Child's Reading Journey: Join our Two-Day Annotation Course to Enhance Comprehension and Critical Thinking Skills.
Mr. LeCara
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(166)
What's included
2 live meetings
2 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. HOME ACTIVITY • Nonfiction and fiction text annotating practiceAssessment
Learner progress will be assessed by/through: -session engagement with instructor and peers -completion of session practice and home assignments -self-reflectionClass Experience
The "The Art of Reading Between the Lines: A 2-Day Guide to Effective Text Annotation" course is designed to teach learners how to read actively and annotate effectively, providing them with a deeper understanding of the material while saving time. In just two sessions, students will delve into the art of annotation, exploring techniques for annotating both nonfiction and fiction texts. They will discover strategies for active reading, highlighting key information, making insightful comments, and marking up the text directly to enhance comprehension and analysis. They will also learn how to use sticky notes, digital tools, and other methods to annotate and interact with the text, even when direct markup is not possible. These strategies will help enhance their understanding, critical thinking, and engagement with various text materials. STRUCTURE/LEARNING GOALS * Session 01: nonfiction text markup via direct engagement; nonfiction annotation via indirect engagement * Session 02: fiction text markup via direct engagement; fiction annotation via indirect engagement
Learning Goals
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Build close reading skills by identifying key themes and authorial intent in both fiction and nonfiction texts.
• Support and challenge author's argument based on annotations.
• Enhance critical thinking skills by analyzing literal and symbolic meanings, and interpreting and analyzing complex ideas, arguments, and narratives within fiction and nonfiction literature.
• Understand what it means to analyze ideas, syntax, and word choice to reveal an author’s purpose
• Thoroughly engage with a text, applying effective annotation techniques, such as highlighting, underlining, and margin notes, to mark important passages and make connections within the text.
• Recognize strategies for active reading and engagement with fiction texts, including identifying and analyzing character development, plot structure, and other story elements.
• Explore alternative methods of annotation for texts that cannot be directly marked, such as using sticky notes, digital tools, or annotation symbols.
• Improve reading comprehension and retention by creating a personalized system of annotations that supports understanding and facilitates future review of the material.
Other Details
Supply List
To enhance their learning experience, students are encouraged to have a notebook or lined paper readily available during the course. Additionally, having sticky notes, highlighters, and a writing utensil on hand will facilitate active participation and note-taking. These tools will support learners in organizing their thoughts, marking important information, and engaging with the course materials effectively.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2018
5.0
166reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Connecticut Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
As a 30-year veteran teacher who once struggled as a student to determine how and what to annotate, Mr. LeCara understands the frustration and inefficiency of skimming assigned reading. Drawing from his extensive experience and personal journey of trial and error, he shares valuable annotation strategies that empower students to read for comprehension and detail, ultimately saving them time and fostering a deeper understanding of the material.Reviews
Live Group Course
$50
weekly or $100 for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
60 min
Completed by 25 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
2-5 learners per class
