Reading for Writing

*Always read with a pen in your hand!

First: Read entire piece once without marking it.

· When you are finished, put the overall main idea underneath the title; use your own words.

Second: Read the piece again, this time to mark it.

Glossing: Write the main point of the ¶ in the margin.

(Helps with summarizing)

Underlining/Highlighting: Identify the supporting details for the main idea.

(Helps with summarizing)

Annotating: Record your own reactions in the margins.

· Ask questions

· Write your opinions re: the content

· Relate the content to other ideas

· Add ideas

(Helps with writing a *response)

*Response:

1. Agree or Disagree

2. Overlooked

3. Solution

4. Analysis

5. Related Idea