This resource is designed to help students learn how to effectively annotate an informational text using specific symbols. Students will apply annotation symbols—circles for vocabulary, stars for central ideas, and brackets for evidence—while reading an article about 'The Science of Reading.' The learning goal is to enable students to analyze the text independently, identifying new vocabulary and central ideas, and supporting those ideas with evidence. The document outlines the process of how reading works in the brain, emphasizing the importance of decoding and vocabulary in developing reading fluency and comprehension. Additionally, it includes a self-reflection section where students can check off the symbols used and reflect on their learning about the reading process.