Strong annotation practices lead to Strong Essays

Using effective annotation protocols, we can build student understanding and confidence as they progress into the essay-writing stage. The Three Reads Protocol lets students examine a challenging text through three unique literary lenses: reading for key details, reading to identify literary techniques, and reading for theme. (click image to enlarge)

What’s best about the Three Reads Protocol, is that students can use the knowledge they’ve accrued (literary techniques, theme, and gist) to write high-quality literary analysis:

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