two paragraphs and two questions one has to be from the reading and the other deosn’t have to be. also keep the english simple.
A critical annotation’s first paragraph summarizes the author’s key argument, including a text’s key prob-
lem or process (e.g., class, imperialism, knowledge production, nature). Here are a few key questions to
consider by way of illustration: How does the author develop the argument? In relation to what social,
geographical, political, or other historical circumstances? Who or what is the author arguing against? Why
does the author find the argument and topic important? This is not an exhaustive list, and you are not
required to address all these questions. Summaries of the argument should involve at least one or two key
quotations, with page numbers cited. (See below.)
A critical annotation’s second paragraph is your opportunity to reflect on the author’s arguments, to
say what is useful, and to consider the ways that you see things differently. The second paragraph, there-
fore, outlines your critical response to the author’s argument.
A critical response has little to do with agreement or disagreement. A critical response involves going
beyond appearance. It is a consideration of bigger questions and issues involved