TDA 6th Grade Northside

What does the acronym TDA stand for?

• Test Dependent Analysis

• Tent Dependent Analysis

• Text Dependent Analysis

• Text Decedent Analysis

What should you use to organize data?

• bar graph

• graphic organizer

• scatter plot

How many paragraphs should you write in a TDA?

• 3

• more than 7

• 1

• about 5

What are good transition words for topic sentences for body paragraphs?

• First, In addition, Another way, In contrast, Additionally

• I am also going to include

• This is more information from the passage, These are words from the author

• I said that....

The "hook' is...

• the first sentence in a body paragraph.

• something used to catch a fish.

• an attention-grabbing opener for the essay.

• a word that moves the reader from one idea to another.

a Thesis or claim is...

• The main idea of a body paragraph.

• The main idea of the essay.

• The last sentence of the conclusion paragraph; it "connects" the reader back to the hook (Full Circle Effect).

• the name of Mr. Susol's dog.

a topic sentence...

• usually the last sentence in a body paragraph; tells the reader what the paragraph is about.

• usually the first sentence in the introductory paragraph; tells the reader what the paragraph is about.

• usually the last sentence in the introductory paragraph.

• usually the first sentence in a body paragraph; tells the reader what that paragraph is about.

Analyzing text evidence requires you to...

• give Mr. Wanning three King Size candy bars.

• write a good hook.

• explain in detail how the text evidence supports your topic sentence.

• look at the text evidence with a microscope.

The three main parts that should be included when writing a TDA. (Check all that apply)

• Introduction

• Body

• Pictures

• Conclusion

The first thing you should do when writing a TDA...

• Answer the question automatically.

• Tell the teacher your opinion.

• Read the directions carefully.

• Review your work.