Text Dependent Questions

What does abide mean in paragraph 5?

"This is the way the Fates weave destiny—by which gods also must abide."

• ignore

• thread

• solve

• obey

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the impact of the alliteration “spear and sputter" in paragraph 11?

• It provides vivid details so the audience can feel what the characters are experiencing.

• It adds a rhythm to the plot.

• It shows how the resolution will come about.

• It creates a sorrowful mood.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

In paragraph 12, how does the use of figurative language impact the plot?

• The author uses personification to show how fire can change the world of man.

• The author uses personification to keep the reader interested. 

• The author uses metaphor to aid in the reader’s understanding.

• The author uses a simile to help the reader imagine the impact fire would have on the world.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What do paragraphs 14 and 15 reveal about Zeus? (R.1.1)

• Zeus is reflective and sees the value of helping mankind.

• Zeus is overcome with grief of the future for mankind.

• Zeus is envious and vengeful for anyone to interfere with mankind.

• Zeus is embracing mankinds’ new adventures and inventions.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does it mean for an essay to be text-dependent?

• It is based on a reading passage and requires evidence from the text

• It is based on personal opinions and experiences

• It is based on multiple sources of information

• It is based on creative writing techniques

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.

Imagine Ayden and Madison are on a historical research project. They discover an ancient manuscript with a challenge. To decipher the challenge, they must use "Text Dependent Writing" (TDW). What does this mean?

• Writing a new analysis without any help from the ancient manuscript.

• Reading the challenge and responding with clues found in the manuscript, using text evidence and explanations.

• Creating an analysis based on their own imagination to decipher the challenge.

• Copying the challenge directly from the manuscript as their answer.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which is not a Text Dependent Question?

• Why was Ms. Franny so scared by Winn Dixie?

• Is this a good story?

• What were Opal's feeling when she found out how Ms. Franny felt?

• Opal and Ms. Franney have three very important things in common. What are these?

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

When presented with a TDA question, the first thing you should do is...

• scream in your head.

• cry.

• take a deep breath and start reading the text.

• read the question so you know what to look out for.