AP English Literature and Composition

Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition studying literary analysis and interpretation.

Study Strategies

Effective Annotation Strategies

Make the Most of Your Annotations

Effective annotation means more than just highlighting. Jot down questions, mark surprising phrases, and summarize main ideas in the margins. Use symbols, colors, and sticky notes to track patterns and responses. Annotations should help you quickly recall insights and prepare for class discussions or essays.

Examples

  • Using a star to mark key passages and a question mark to note confusing moments.

  • Summarizing each paragraph’s main idea in a few words.