My annotating skills have improved over time as the semester has gone on. I feel like I annotate in a way that helps me remember what is important, or interesting. I also think it helps me to explain confusing things in my own words, and in that way when I read again I will understand it.
Surrounding context: This was published in January 2014, written by Yo-Yo Ma. He is a famous cellist and songwriter who has won many awards, which his bio mentions.
Circumstantial context: The circumstances around my reading experience is that I as assigned a portion of this essay to read in class. It would probably not be something I would pick up to read in my free time, but it was interesting nonetheless.
Intentional context: We need to integrate art alongside the science fields, due to the way the world is now. We demonstrates vital things to human lives, that we desperately need to keep things going, or even make them better. We also need to keep this in mind as we expand our horizons, learn new things, and meet new people. Be open, kind, and ready for change and education.
Unfamiliar words: Cognitive reasoning- process in which information is used to make a decision or draw a conclusion. Integrative awareness- appreciates racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity, etc. Lascivious- feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire.
