Text Dependent Analysis Recipe Paragraph

What does the acronym TDA stand for?

• test dependent analysis

• text depends on the analysis

• text dependent analysis

What do the first and last paragraph in a TDA have in common?

• They both have evidence

• They include citations

• They analyze the text

• They both state the point and reasons

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. 

When the TDA rubric asks you to determine implicit meaning of a text, what is it asking you to do?

• It is asking you for the direct quotes from the author.

• It is asking you for a meaning at which the author only hints.

• It is asking for a quote.

• It is asking for an authoritative opinion.

What step should you take in planning your essay before you write the TDA?

• Create a t-chart

• Create a t-chart with quotes and paraphrases from both essays.

• Begin writing the essay.

• Reread the passage again.

How many paragraph should you have in your TDA?

• 1

• 2-3

• 3-5

• 6

When a text dependent analysis rubric ask you to use domain specific language, what is it asking you?

• It is asking you to show the author's claim.

• It is asking you to use language specific to the article or subject.

• It is asking you to give the authoritative opinion.

• It asking you to give a quote.

What is the primary purpose of a Text Dependent Analysis (TDA) paragraph?

• To summarize the text

• To provide a personal opinion

• To analyze the text using evidence

• To rewrite the text in your own words

Which of the following is a key component of a TDA paragraph?

• Personal anecdotes

• Direct quotes from the text

• Unrelated statistics

• Author's biography

In a TDA, what is the role of evidence from the text?

• To support the analysis

• To confuse the reader

• To provide a summary

• To introduce new ideas