Mastering TDA Strategies for 7th Grade

What is the first step you should take when approaching a multiple-choice question?

• Guess the answer immediately.

• Eliminate choices that are obviously incorrect.

• Choose the longest answer.

• Skip the question and come back later.

Why is it important to read all multiple-choice options before selecting an answer?

• To waste time.

• To ensure you choose the most accurate answer.

• To confuse yourself.

• To make the test longer.

What is a good strategy to use while reading passages during a test?

• Skim through quickly without taking notes.

• Annotate and take notes to better understand the text.

• Read only the first and last paragraphs.

• Ignore difficult words.

What should you do if you start feeling overwhelmed during a test?

• Keep pushing through without stopping.

• Take a short break to clear your mind.

• Leave the test unfinished.

• Panic and rush through the questions.

What is a graphic organizer used for in test preparation?

• To doodle and pass time.

• To organize thoughts and ideas visually.

• To make the test look more colorful.

• To confuse the reader.

What should be included in the introduction of a Text-Dependent Analysis (TDA)?

• A detailed summary of the entire text.

• A thesis statement and a brief overview of the main points.

• Random facts unrelated to the text.

• A list of questions about the text.

How do you create a strong thesis statement in a TDA?

• By stating your personal opinion.

• By restating the prompt or question and answering it.

• By copying a sentence from the text.

• By asking a question.

What belongs in the body paragraphs of a TDA?

• Unrelated anecdotes.

• Evidence and analysis that support the thesis statement.

• A summary of the introduction.

• Personal stories.

What does R.A.C.E. stand for in a TDA?

• Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain.

• Run, Act, Create, Evaluate.

• Read, Annotate, Calculate, Elaborate.

• Respond, Argue, Conclude, Edit.

True or False: It is not necessary to take notes while reading a passage for a TDA.

• True

• False