Reading Fiction Responsively Flashcards
ask questions
it forces you to dig deeper into the text
make notations
- especially note things that connect to your prior knowledge
- this helps you have an authentic interaction between tow live beings: the text and you
trust your own style of annotation
- deal with the text in that way that works for you
- however, be consistent
- trust yourself; trust your own style
use the margins strategically
be consistent and use the margins in a way that works for you
summarize the text often
- good readers constantly summarize in their brain and on the text
- it is a great start when interacting with the text
number each paragraph
it’s an easy way to make reference points to navigate the text
only annotate texts you own
if you don’t own text use sticky notes to annotate
annotate in pencil
this way, when you reread the text and change your mind, you can erase old thoughts you don’t need anymore
what do good readers do constantly as they read a text?
summarize what they’re reading, either in their brains or on paper
what do good readers do constantly?
summarize in their brains and on the text
Which of these is NOT a reason to make notations on a text that you are reading?
making notations allows you to explore other texts with similar themes
while reading, you decide to use the left margin for questions and use the right margin for summaries. you take a short break. what should you do when you start reading again?
keep your notations consistent: questions in the left margin; summaries on the right
which of the following are ways readers can interact with the text in a responsible way?
- trusting their own style of annotation
- asking questions
- using their margins strategically
