TDA's: Understanding How to Craft an Advanced TDA

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What is a TDA?

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A TDA (Text-Dependent Analysis) is an essay that requires students to analyze a text and support their analysis with evidence from the text.

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What should you do before submitting your essay?

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Check and edit your essay to correct all errors and mistakes.

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Where should you introduce your THESIS statement in an essay?

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In the INTRODUCTION paragraph.

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What is the first thing you need to do when starting each paragraph?

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Indent and start with a capital letter.

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What is another name for 'Talk Like a Teacher' words?

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Academic vocabulary.

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What should each BODY paragraph start with?

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A clear central idea.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present the main argument or claim of the essay.

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What is the role of text evidence in a TDA?

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To support the analysis and claims made in the essay.

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What is a conclusion in an essay?

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The final paragraph that summarizes the main points and restates the thesis.

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Why is it important to use precise language in a TDA?

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To clearly convey ideas and arguments, making the writing more effective.