Text Dependent Analysis Concepts

The video introduces 8th graders to text dependent analysis (TDA), explaining its importance in English Language Arts. It defines TDA as a response to a prompt based on evidence from a text, requiring interpretation and personal perspective. The teacher uses a driving analogy to illustrate the concept, emphasizing the need to understand and interpret text. The video breaks down TDA into components and provides a practice exercise with a sample text, encouraging students to connect personal experiences with textual evidence. The session concludes with instructions for further practice in Google Classroom.

Why is Text Dependent Analysis important in 8th grade?

• It is a fun activity to do in class.

• It is a requirement for graduation.

• It helps students learn to drive.

• It helps students respond to prompts using evidence from texts.

What is the primary purpose of a Text Dependent Analysis?

• To summarize a text.

• To respond to a prompt using evidence from a text.

• To provide a personal opinion.

• To write a creative story.

How many paragraphs does a typical Text Dependent Analysis contain?

• Five

• Three

• Seven

• Ten

In the driving analogy, what does the stop sign represent?

• A traffic rule.

• A prompt or question in a TDA.

• A literal stop sign.

• A car obstacle.

What does the 'Text' component in TDA refer to?

• A video tutorial.

• A spoken conversation.

• A book or written work.

• A message sent via phone.

What does the 'Dependent' component in TDA imply?

• Independence from the text.

• Financial support.

• Reliance on personal opinion.

• Dependence on the text for interpretation.

What is the role of 'Analysis' in TDA?

• To rewrite the text.

• To examine the text in detail.

• To memorize the text.

• To ignore the text.

In the practice example, what caused the mirror to shatter?

• It fell on its own.

• Julio slammed the door.

• Ryan accidentally broke it.

• Julio's mom dropped it.

What was Julio's mom's reaction upon seeing Ryan?

• She screamed and called 9-1-1.

• She asked him to leave.

• She ignored him.

• She greeted him warmly.

What is the consequence of being misunderstood in the story?

• Ryan explained everything clearly.

• Julio's mom apologized.

• Ryan never spoke to Julio again.

• Ryan and Julio became closer friends.