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Table 21.2 shows another example of comments and interpretations from spon-
taneously annotated text.
Annotated Text: “
the changes of puberty have long been understood to usher
in adulthood; in many cultures, puberty and the capacity to conceive continue to
mark entry into adulthood. In contrast, puberty in modern Western culture has
become a multi-step entry process into a much longer period of adolescence” (King,
2002).
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Table 21.2 Students' spontaneous comments on changes in puberty
Comments on this text
Interpretation of comments
“culture sees maturity as a time a lot like being younger.
teenagers simply became more sexual. behavior not
as disrespectful, or aggressive”
Shows preconceptions about puberty,
oversimplification of text and
writing flaws
“In many ways I am yet to consider myself an adult. I
have only recently become self-sufficient, having
lived by the benevolent generosity of my parents for
many years
Puberty, and the changes it brings, have lost some
importance in western culture. No longer does it
signify the degree of adulthood that it once did.
Children enter puberty in their early teens, but aren't
really adults for many years after
I think that as more and more people go to college
and beyond, the age of adulthood increases.
Self-sufficiency is a requirement of adulthood for my
family. Puberty might signify the beginning of
adolescence, but adolescence is a time period of
varying lengths depending on an individuals maturity
level and when they enter the working world”
Reflects personal connection between
text and own background,
experience and perspective.
Shows understanding of text and
appreciation of the complexity of
pubertal maturation
“The culture I came from defines adolescents as the
middle point from acting as a child to acting as an
adult. These adolescents who are going through
puberty are going through changes physically,
mentally and emotionally. They struggle to maintain
their own identity while trying to fit in with their
peers”
Shows connection to own culture.
Reflects understanding the
multidimensional components of
puberty and recognizing an
important problem that arises in the
process.
“How do cultural influences extend or contract this
adolescent period?
Does the expectation of a crazy adolescence create
one for Western teens?”
Reveals curiosity about the effects of
culture on puberty and how
expectations affect teenagers'
performance
Examples in Tables 21.1 and 21.2 demonstrate students' comprehension, per-
sonal perspectives, curiosity, cultural differences, and variations in the scope and
length of their spontaneous comments.
The author posed questions which students were instructed to highlight, answer
and compare with their classmates' answers. One question was “Why do adolescents
take risks?” Some students' answers were as follows:
 
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