The narrator uses pronouns "I," "me," or "my." What point of view is this?
1st Person Point of View
What do we use to describe a characters' personalities?
character traits
What does the prefix com- mean?
with
What is theme?
The message the author wants you to learn from the story.
What does TDA stand for?
Text Dependent Analysis
The narrator uses pronouns "they" or "them." What point of view is this?
3rd Person Point of View
I tell what a character says in a story. What am I?
dialogue
What does the prefix ex- mean?
former
The solution to the conflict is called?
Resolution
How many paragraphs should you have when writing your TDA?
5 paragraphs or more
What point of view is this excerpt written in:
"It was a beautiful sight to see my pups work those trails. At first they were awkward and didn't know what to do, but they would never quit trying."
1st Person Point of View
This person is the voice telling the story. Who is it?
The narrator
Where in words are suffixes added?
End of a base word
The turning point in the story is called?
The climax
What must you fill in BEFORE you start to write your response to the TDA?
Graphic organizer
What point of view is this quote written in?
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss
2nd Person Point of View
Spencer lives his life on the dangerous side. He likes to try as many new things as possible. What character trait could this be?
Answers vary
This suffix means "more" and forms an adjective when added to a base word?
-er
The problem in the story that needs to be resolved is the ?
Conflict
What should you do, other than read the question, to help you understand what the TDA prompt is asking?
Put the question in your own words
What point of view is this excerpt written in?
"For a moment Charlotte said nothing. Then she spoke in a voice so low Wilbur could hardly hear the words. 'I will not be going back to the barn,' she said.
3rd Person Limited Point of View
What are the 4 ways a character's traits can be revealed?
Thoughts, feelings, actions, and dialogue.
This suffix means "One who or that which" and changes to a noun when added to a base word?
-or
The sequence of events in the story is called the?
Plot
Which paragraph is your thesis statement stated in?
1st paragraph