TDA Writing

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What does TDA stand for?

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TDA stands for text dependent analysis.

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What is the first step in writing a TDA?

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The first step is to read the prompt.

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How many paragraphs should a TDA have?

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A TDA should have 5 paragraphs.

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What strategy is used in the Body Paragraphs of a TDA?

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The strategy used is RACES.

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What is the purpose of a TDA?

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The purpose of a TDA is to analyze a text and support your ideas with evidence from that text.

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What is a prompt in TDA writing?

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A prompt is a question or statement that guides what you need to write about.

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What does the 'R' in RACES stand for?

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The 'R' in RACES stands for Restate the question.

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What does the 'A' in RACES stand for?

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The 'A' in RACES stands for Answer the question.

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What does the 'C' in RACES stand for?

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The 'C' in RACES stands for Cite evidence from the text.

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What does the 'E' in RACES stand for?

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The 'E' in RACES stands for Explain how the evidence supports your answer.