there needs to be 3 annotations for every page of the article
1 page of annotations
You need to have at least three annotations on each page of the article. Annotation can be done by using different symbols to mark the journey of your thoughts of reading, remember to write notes in the margins to show your thinking next to the symbols you used!
Common symbols you can use, but not limited to:
CIRCLE/UNDERLINE (or highlight) important vocabulary. Write a synonym or brief definition of each word in the margin nearby.
ARROWS shows how ideas within the same text are related. Label the connection between the marked details.
NUMBERS indicate steps in a process, itemized lists, etc. In 2-3 words, label what the numbers represent.
QUESTION MARKS are near textual details that cause the reader confusion. Make a note of it in the margin.
ABBREVIATIONS or text-message spelling allow readers to communicate a lot of information in less space (e.g., mark humorous parts with LOL).
PLUS SIGNS indicate specific details that support a bigger idea marked in previous sources. These added “details” are helping the reader deepen his understanding.
DOUBLE-SIDED ARROWS represent where alternate perspectives, contradictory ideas, or opposing viewpoints are introduced.