Annotating a text

Build a systematic annotation method so your notes identify techniques, explain effects and prepare you to write.

⏱ 18 min❓ 8 questions

What you'll be able to do

✔I can use a consistent system of circles, underlines, arrows and margin notes
✔I can write margin notes that name a technique and explain its effect
✔I can use annotations to trace patterns and ideas across a text

How this works

1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
3Finish all 3 steps to see your score — sign in and subscribe to unlock the full lesson and save it.

What's inside

8 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:

🔘Multiple choice — Tap the answer you think is best, then check it.
↕️Put in order — Use the up and down arrows to sort the steps.

👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.

Curriculum: AC9E8LY05