1. Number the paragraphs

    - clearly label each paragraph and circle the number

2. Circle key terms and other essential words and numbers

    - important ideas     - vocabulary     - names    - dates     - numbers

3. Underline the author's claims and other important information

    - central claims     - evidence     - facts about the person/thing     

    - descriptions    - explanations     - definitions

4. Highlight (or color pencil underline) the following:

    - Green = main idea     - Yellow = important detail     

    - Pink = confusion       - Blue = discussion worthy

5. Write your annotations in the margins

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