TDA Practice

What does TDA stand for?

• Text Determines Adequacy

• Tarantulas Dance Audaciously

• Test Demonstrates Analysis

• Text Dependent Analysis

What is the first step in the TDA process?

• Organize writing

• Read for understanding

• Dissect the prompt

Which of the following methods are good ways to annotate the passage?

• Highlighting evidence that supports the prompt

• Underlining quotes that support the focus

• Writing in the margins

• All of the answers are correct

What is the correct order for starting a TDA essay according to the color-coded structure provided?

• Claim (Red), TAG (Orange), Premise #1 (Green)

• TAG (Orange), Claim (Red), Transition (Yellow)

• Transition (Yellow), Premise #1 (Green), TAG (Orange)

• TAG (Orange), Claim (Red), Premise #1 (Green)

What should you write for your TDA?

• a normal RACE paragraph

• RACE + CES paragraph

• 2 sentences about the main idea of the text

• an objective summary

Since Miss Kap can't give me any help during the PSSA, I should __________.

• Make my own graphic organizer/evidence chart on scrap paper

• Give up

• Ask Ms. Maguire for help

• Open my computer and look up how to write a TDA

Which color corresponds to the 'Claim' in the TDA structure?

• Orange

• Green

• Red

• Blue

What is the purpose of the introduction paragraph in a TDA response?

• To restate the claim

• To provide evidence from the text

• To introduce the topic and provide a claim statement

• To summarize the text

What is the purpose of the summary in the conclusion paragraph of a TDA response?

• To restate the claim

• To summarize the main points from the body paragraphs

• To introduce new evidence

• To provide a transition to a new topic

What is the purpose of the "Mic Drop Sentence" in the conclusion paragraph of a TDA response?

• To provide new evidence

• To restate the claim

• To end the response with a strong statement that leaves a lasting impression

• To summarize the main points from the body paragraphs