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It can be difficult to refer back to a text when analyzing it, so annotation is a great tool for kids to track what they are reading. A thorough and well-organized lesson guides learners through the process of annotating William Shakespeare's The Tempest as a literary analysis strategy.
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Instructional Ideas
- Project the passage onto a whiteboard or document viewer, and annotate with dry erase markers or electronic tools
- Have kids work in pairs on their first annotation activity
- Encourage kids to annotate the text throughout the unit
- Divide the class into groups for one act, and have the groups look for different elements of the text (theme, characterization, vocabulary, etc.)
Classroom Considerations
- You may need to design an assessment rubric for the activity, as the lesson only provides an informal assessment
Pros
- Provides practical tips for helping kids annotate, including having them use an online version of the text and bringing in Post-It® notes for school copies of the books
- A versatile strategy for any novel, story, play, or informational text
- Strategy includes a helpful color-coding system
Cons
- None