In order to assist Kaitlin's comprehension skills , I first provided instruction on how and why to annotate the text. Using our current novel, Night, I reviewed three major motifs: loss of faith in God, loss of trust in humanity , and the danger of illusion . Then as we read through the next pages, I demonstrated where and how to annotate the text to highlight these motifs and to note stylistic choices that create meaning such as short fragments and repetition. During the second segment, we reviewed my comments to Kaitlin's final essay on "News of the World" and I demonstrated how annotations could enhance this essay by incorporating specific events or quotes. I emphasized the importance of making the essay less generic by finding meaningful support for ideas.