Text Dependent Analysis Recipe Paragraph

What is the first sentence in a TDA paragraph called?

• Topic Sentence

• Text Evidence

• Explain 1

• Wrap Up

What is the second sentence in a TDA paragraph called?

• Topic Sentence

• Text Evidence

• Explain 1

• Wrap Up

What is needed in your text evidence sentence?

• Sentence Starter
• , and " "
• Best Evidence
• All of the Above

What is the third sentence in a TDA paragraph called?

• Topic Sentence

• Text Evidence

• Explain 1

• Wrap Up

What is the most important step when writing your body paragraphs?

• Include transitions to make your writing flow

• Restate the prompt in a different way

• Make connections between your interpretation and the evidence as it relates back to the prompt

• Include direct quotes from the text

What does a text dependent analysis ask?

• A question that requires general knowledge and background information.

• A question that focuses on the author's biography and personal life.

• A question that can be answered using personal opinions and experiences.

• A question that can only be answered by referring back to specific evidence and examples found in the text being read.

What function does the third paragraph (lines 20-34) serve in the passage as a whole?

• It acknowledges that a practice favored by the

  author of the passage has some limitations.

• It illustrates with detail the arguments made in

  the first two paragraphs of the passage.

• It gives an overview of a problem that has not

  been sufficiently addressed by the experts

  mentioned in the passage.

• It advocates for abandoning a practice for which

  the passage as a whole provides mostly

  favorable data.

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

• Read the prompt

• Read the article

• Write the rough draft

• Type the fina copy

What are some elements that can be analyzed in a text dependent analysis essay?

• Plot/structure, character, setting, figurative language, and literary techniques.

• Historical context, background information, and general knowledge.

• Author's biography, personal life, and writing style.

• Main events, personal opinions, and interpretations.

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

• Introduction

• Body

• Pictures

• Conclusion