Annotating an Article: Lt. "Lucky" Penney

Today's Goal: Learn the Ram Way of annotating a text. 

The Plan:

1. Read
2. Lt. Penney article
   We will read and annotate the article. I will give you a paper copy.
3. Work on a RACE paragraph graphic organizer to plan out the RACE paragraph you will write next class. (also on paper.)
4. If there's time, begin to write your RACE paragraph on Google Classroom, but focus on the rest first.

Annotating a text:

There are FOUR steps to annotation here at Twin Peaks. 

*Secret Step 0: Read through the entire article once silently to yourself

STEP 1: Number the paragraphs

STEP 2: Key Terms

• These are the most important names or places

STEP 3: Highlight unfamiliar words/terms

• look them up or ask your neighbors or teacher to help you understand the word
• Make a note in the margins

STEP 4: Underline evidence/claims/analysis

• Make a note in the margins

Important:

Do not highlight or underline something if you can’t say anything about it in the margins. Label it, write your thoughts, or define the word. write something That supports your understanding.

For your graphic organizer:

Is Lt. Lucky Penny an example of someone who is a true hero? Why or why not?

Reminders/Homework:

• READ A BOOK!
• Finish your Lt. Penney Graphic Organizer. You will use it to write your RACE paragraph next class.
• Make sure your first RACE paragraph is done. Ms. Black wants to leave you comments.
• If you have zeros for assignments you turned in, check the basket in the back of the room for incorrect MLA headers or No Name papers. If you find it, fix it and turn it in to the inbox.