TDA Writing

the order developed and continued within and between paragraphs using transitions including intro, body, and conclusion

• content

• focus

• conventions

• organization

If your essay is too short, you should try to __________ your details.

• evidence

• elaborate

• precise

• significant

Analyzing a text by using information presented in the text to support your analysis.

• Narrative

• Argumentative Essay

• Persuasive Essay

• Text Dependent Analysis (TDA)

Restates the main points of the essay through restating the thesis, reflecting your thoughts, and ending with a clinching last statement.

• Introduction Paragraph

• Body Paragraph

• Concluding Paragraph

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

• Introduction

• Body

• Pictures

• Conclusion

How many paragraphs should you write in a TDA?

• 3

• more than 7

• 1

• at least 3 - 5

A paragraph of support for the thesis statement; must have topic sentence and details and/or examples.

• Introduction Paragraph

• Body Paragraph

• Concluding Paragraph

A statement or sentence that states the purpose of a paper or essay.

• Introduction

• Thesis Statement

• Hook

• General Information

The first sentence or question in an essay that is designed to grab the reader's attention

• Introduction

• Thesis Statement

• Hook

• General Information

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

• Use an outline, t-chart, or web map on paper

• Begin typing

• Read the entire passage first.

• Read the question before the passage.