William Golding on his novel Lord of the Flies:
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Author Stephen King on Lord of the Flies:
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I often have students who create a key or legend to assist in further organizing the highlighting. When creating a key, be consistent in its application. This can be a lengthy process, but it certainly comes with rewards.
The post-it summary is the only way to go, in my opinion. It provides ample space while protecting the annotations and text underneath.
If this novel is an allegory, then we should constantly read the text with the understanding that it should be read on both the literal and figurative level. This student's post it interprets both sides. Brilliant.
These annotations represent a number of characteristics I associate with good close reading. One of those is simply taking the time to be thorough. The summary of this chapter communicates its author's commitment.
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Remember that highlighting means very little without annotation. Some students get caught up in the aesthetic of close reading rather than the quality.
I like these analysis bubbles. In particular, the bubble post-its analyzes quotations, which seems both appropriate and clever.
Boy, do I love this pink (color of innocence) post-it. Read its contents. "Observations" include analysis of detail, character, and motifs while offering personal commentary. This is an effective and original annotation.
If the picture on the left represents a commitment to thoroughness in a summary, then this sample represents a careful exploration of the possibilities in a title. Again, well done.
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