The document is an annotation guide for essay writing aimed at English language learners, published by G&R Languages in November 2013. It provides strategies for annotating texts, such as circling unfamiliar words and taking notes, to enhance comprehension and writing skills. The guide includes examples and emphasizes the importance of questioning and engaging with the text.

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Topic:
Essay writing: Annotation - Open Educational Resources (OER)
Audience:
English language learners
Published by: G&R Languages – November, 2013
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How to begin
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Circle unfamiliar words
How to proceed
Highlight text to question
and write notes about
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Original text
Sample annotation
An adjective Clause
(ac) is a dependent
clause and it
modifies a noun.
It is formed when
you combine two
sentences to form
one stronger which
contains the a.c.
What: depend/ clause
How: change n.
Why: strong sent/
My thoughts:
.easy to learn
.simple to use
.improve sent/
.help w/ ¶ writing
.show knowledge
Source: http://eslbee.com/AdjClauses.htm
Sources: Information obtained from various colleagues
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Sources: Information obtained from various colleagues
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Question
Take notes
Highlight
Underline
Read carefully
Read
Select
quickly
resource
Topic:
Essay writing: Annotation - Open Educational Resources (OER)
Audience:
English language learners
Published by: G&R Languages – November, 2013
Photos and images by ClipArt
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