What are Think Marks?; See Think Marks in Action; How to Use Think Marks; Practice Using Think Marks; Share Our Discoveries

Reading with Think Marks

Reading with Think Marks

Use symbols to show your thoughts while reading.

Agenda

• What are Think Marks?

• See Think Marks in Action

• How to Use Think Marks

• Practice Using Think Marks

• Share Our Discoveries

Emoji Feelings!

Emojis are quick pictures that show how we feel and what we think. They help us share our thoughts fast, like a happy face or a question mark. Just like emojis, readers use special marks to show their thinking while reading.

Symbols for Reading

Just like emojis help us show feelings quickly, readers use special symbols. These are called 'Think Marks' and they help us show our thoughts while reading a book or article. For example, a question mark can show confusion, or a star can highlight an important idea.

What are Think Marks?

• Small symbols added to text.

• Show ideas, questions, feelings.

• Like a ⭐ for important parts.

• Or a ❓ for confusing words.

Meet Our Think Marks!

• Question Mark (?): Mark when you are curious or confused.

• Exclamation Mark (!): Mark for surprise or important ideas.

More Think Marks to Know

• Heart (❤️): for a favorite part.

• Star (⭐): for a main idea.

• Circle a word: for new vocabulary.

Think Marks in Action

Here is a short passage from the article 'Ontario’s got (bio)gas,' with Think Marks already added. Notice how the reader used symbols like a question mark (?) for confusion or a star (*) for an important idea. These marks help us remember our thoughts while reading.

Why Did They Mark That?

Look closely at the marked-up text. Why do you think the reader put 'LOL' here? Why did they use an asterisk on that sentence?

Understanding Reader's Thoughts

Think Marks help us understand *why* a reader stopped to think about something. For example, a reader might write 'LOL' if a part was funny, or an asterisk (*) if it was a key detail. These marks show their thoughts right on the page!

Reading with Think Marks

What are Think Marks?; See Think Marks in Action; How to Use Think Marks; Practice Using Think Marks; Share Our Discoveries

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