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Cold Mountain
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=** HOW TO ANNOTATE A TEXT: **=


 * 1) Circle unknown and unfamiliar words as you read. You may need to come back and reread the sentences before and after the word to get at the meaning of the word. Write a brief definition in the margin when you grasp it.
 * 2) Underline, highlight or circle sentences that provide you with definitions of key terms. Write "Def" in the margin so you can locate the definition quickly.
 * 3) Mark an X or an asterisk next to a sentence that provides an important example or a main topic. Focus on the stem in your prompt (diction, syntax, etc.).
 * 4) Draw a question mark beside a point that is confusing.
 * 5) Number lists of ideas that the writer provides as support points to back up the main concept. Write a number in the margin next to each support point that clarifies the main idea.
 * 6) Place a check or star next to important passages. Or underline or highlight the passage. The questions that follow the reading will most likely refer to these main points.
 * 7) Make notes in the margins. As you read, write any questions or comments that crop up in your mind in the margin next to the passage. Use these annotations when writing the essay.
 * 8) Keep it simple. Remember, you are trying to connect with the reading in some way. Mark no more than 15 percent of the text.
 * 9) Multiple Choice questions: read the prompts BEFORE you read the passage so that you know what to look for.

= John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address =

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