Good Readers Annotate!

School:: Walton High School
Subject:: Literacy
Teacher:: Chelsea Wright
Students Impacted:: 40
Grade:: 10
Date:: October 10, 2023

Investor

Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.

CHELCO - Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative - $490.80

Impact to My Classroom

# of Students Impacted: 99

The impact of the annotating supplies grant on students in my classroom was significant. The grant provided students with the necessary tools to effectively annotate and engage with their reading material. As a result, students were able to better comprehend and analyze texts, leading to improved academic performance and critical thinking skills. Additionally, the grant fostered a sense of independence and responsibility in students, as they were able to take control of their learning and make meaningful connections with the texts. Overall, the grant had a positive impact on the students' learning experience and contributed to their overall academic growth.

Original Grant Overview

Goal

The goal of annotation is to provide additional information or explanation to a text, image, or other media. It can help clarify complex or ambiguous content, highlight important details, or provide context for the reader. Annotation also allows for the organization and categorization of information, making it easier to locate and retrieve specific details later on. Overall, the goal of annotation is to enhance understanding and provide a more comprehensive and valuable experience for the user.

What will be done with my students

1. Reading comprehension: Annotation skills can help students better understand texts by actively engaging with the material. Students can annotate important concepts, unfamiliar words, or questions they have while reading. This helps them to make connections and track their understanding.

2. Critical thinking: Annotation skills encourage students to analyze and evaluate texts. They can highlight key arguments, identify bias, or question the author's intent. By critically analyzing texts, students develop their analytical skills and learn to engage with different perspectives.

3. Note-taking: Annotation skills can be used to take notes during lectures, presentations, or class discussions. Students can underline main ideas, jot down questions, or summarize key points. This active form of note-taking helps students to stay engaged and retain information.

4. Research skills: Annotation skills are essential for effective research. Students can annotate useful quotes, key information, or sources while conducting research. This helps them to organize their findings and easily access important information when writing papers or creating presentations.

5. Peer collaboration: Annotation skills can also be used for peer collaboration. Students can exchange annotated texts and provide feedback or discuss their annotations. This promotes collaboration, fosters a deeper understanding of the material, and allows for different perspectives to be shared.

Overall, annotation skills in the classroom provide students with tools for active reading, critical thinking, note-taking, research, and collaborative learning. These skills support students in their academic growth and help them become more engaged and motivated learners.

Benefits to my students

There are several benefits of developing annotation skills:

1. Improved understanding: Annotation helps to enhance comprehension and understanding of a text or document. By engaging with the material and actively thinking about its meaning, context, and structure, annotation allows for a deeper level of understanding.

2. Active reading: Annotation requires active reading, which involves highlighting key points, underlining important ideas, and jotting down comments or questions. This helps to keep the reader engaged, preventing passive reading and promoting critical thinking.

3. Memory retention: Annotating a text helps to improve memory retention by creating a personalized record of the information. By summarizing main ideas, highlighting key details, and making connections, annotation reinforces learning and supports better recall.

4. Efficient review: Annotations serve as a useful tool for future reference and review. They act as a summary and highlight important parts of a text, allowing the reader to quickly and efficiently review the material without having to read the entire document again.

5. Collaboration and sharing: Annotation skills can be applied in collaborative settings, allowing individuals to share their thoughts and perspectives on a shared text. This fosters discussion, encourages critical thinking, and promotes a deeper understanding of the material.

6. Research and analysis: Annotating texts aids in research and analysis by helping to identify relevant information, key arguments, and supporting evidence. Annotations can be used as a starting point for further investigation and to generate critical insights.

Annotation skills enhance reading comprehension, promote active thinking, support efficient review and recall, facilitate collaboration, and assist in research and analysis.

Budget Narrative

https://www.amazon.com/Transparent-Christmas-Self-Adhesive-Translucent-Bookmark/dp/B09Z6NVJV1/ref=sxin_16_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.e0e55f1a-1cd9-448d-9cd8-1206bec97ce2%3Aamzn1.sym.e0e55f1a-1cd9-448d-9cd8-1206bec97ce2&crid=3DHYHHXBQ8K2E&cv_ct_cx=transparent%2Bsticky%2Bnotes&keywords=transparent%2Bsticky%2Bnotes&pd_rd_i=B09Z6NVJV1&pd_rd_r=315e4964-cd6e-45a6-af07-6380ec1980e0&pd_rd_w=6ZFZZ&pd_rd_wg=aFowz&pf_rd_p=e0e55f1a-1cd9-448d-9cd8-1206bec97ce2&pf_rd_r=G8HDNB3ACDJKC2YMZWDB&qid=1696942030&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=transparent%2Bstick%2Caps%2C103&sr=1-3-2b34d040-5c83-4b7f-ba01-15975dfb8828-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Fineliner-Journaling-Calendar-Coloring-Supplies/dp/B0772XSNXY/ref=sr_1_7?crid=35SVT9Z1TQLXO&keywords=annotation%2Bpens&qid=1695131641&sprefix=annotation%2Bpen%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-7&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Sharpie-Clear-Highlighter-Assorted-1966798/dp/B019QROV9S/ref=sr_1_4?crid=17ZJDGS5YQ84G&keywords=sharpie%2Bhighlighters&qid=1696942218&s=office-products&sprefix=Sharpie%2Bhighli%2Coffice-products%2C92&sr=1-4&th=1

Items

#	Item	Cost
1	(10) Transparent Sticky Note Sets	$59.90
2	iBayam Journal Planner Pens (40)	$319.60
3	(10) Sharpie Highlighters	$111.30
	Total:	$490.80

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