TDA Lesson

What does the writer need to cite to support his/her answer to a TDA prompt?

• prior knowledge

• text evidence

• the title of a text

• transitions

A well-written TDA has a(n) _________________, body paragraph(s), and a conclusion.

• response

• prompt

• first part

• introduction

In a TDA response, it is necessary to include evidence from the text AND...

• the "so what," or an explanation about how the text evidence supports your response.

• the "so who," or an explanation about how the text evidence connects to the characters in the text.

• evidence from other texts you've read in the past.

• personal opinions

When ending your response to the TDA, you should

• wrap things up with a conclusion that tells your reader what you wrote about in the essay.

• just end it. Who cares how?

• rewrite the question.

• hand it in?

What is a good way to PLAN your text dependent analysis or (essay)?

• Use a graphic organizer

• Begin typing

• Read the entire passage first.

• Read the question before the passage. 

You're writing a TDA, or essay, analyzing an author Thomas Crane's opinion about whether or not students should wear school uniforms. Select the best sentence starter to introduce him in your topic sentence.

• The author of the article ...

• The author, Thomas Crane, wrote in his essay "Done with Uniforms," that students should have a choice.

• The author wrote that students should have a choice in school uniforms.

• The author has the opinion in "Done with Uniforms" that they're not cool.

What is the first step you should take with text dependent analysis?

• Skim the text

• Read the text

• Read the prompt

• Answer the question

What is the second step in text dependent analysis?

• Skim the text

• Read the text closely

• Read the TDA prompt

• Respond to the TDA prompt

What is the purpose of a TDA lesson in English?

• To analyze text evidence

• To write a summary

• To create a fictional story

• To memorize vocabulary

Which of the following is essential in a TDA response?

• Personal opinions

• Text evidence

• Author's biography

• Historical context