Vocabulary in Context
What does determine mean in: “Determine the theme of the passage”?
Figure out or decide
What is the central/main idea of a text?
The most important point or main idea
Why is it helpful to eliminate wrong answers?
It increases your chances of choosing the correct one
Which sentence is correct? A) She don't like apples. B) She doesn’t like apples.
B) She doesn’t like apples.
What does TDA stand for?
Text-Dependent Analysis
What does impact mean in: “How does the setting impact the plot”?
Affect or influence
What is a theme in literature?
A life lesson or message in a story
Should you always answer a question even if you’re unsure? Why?
Yes! There’s no penalty for wrong answers, so take your best guess
Choose the correct form: “There/Their/They’re dog is barking.”
Their
What does it mean for your answer to be “text-dependent”?
You must support your answer using the passage
What does interpret mean in: “Interpret the meaning of this quote”?
Explain or understand the meaning
Can a story have more than one theme?
Yes! A story can teach more than one lesson.
What should you do if you finish early?
Review your answers and check for careless mistakes
Identify the correctly written sentence.
A) Each of the students have their own locker.
B) Each of the students has their own locker.
C) Every student have their own locker.
D) Every students has their own locker.
âś… Correct Answer: B) Each of the students has their own locker.
What is the best way to start a TDA introduction?
Restate the prompt in your own words
What does convey mean in: “The narrator conveys a mood of sadness”?
Communicate or express
If a character learns to be honest, what is a possible theme?
A possible theme could be “Honesty is important” or “Telling the truth helps you grow.”
Why is underlining or highlighting helpful on reading passages?
It helps you focus on important details or clues
Identify the correctly written sentence:
A) Each of the students have their own locker.
B) Each of the students has their own locker.
B) Each of the students has their own locker.
(“Each” is singular—even when it’s followed by a plural phrase.)
In a TDA, what is a claim?
Your main answer or position
What does ambiguous mean in this sentence: “The author leaves the ending ambiguous, allowing readers to decide what happens”?
Unclear or open to more than one interpretation.
What detail might support a theme about bravery?
Ex. The main character stood up to a bully
Why is reading the question before the passage helpful?
It helps you read with a purpose and look for clues while reading.
Which sentence correctly uses a colon?
A) She brought: a pen, a notebook, and a calculator.
B) She brought the following items, a pen, a notebook, and a calculator.
C) She brought the following items: a pen, a notebook, and a calculator.
D) She: brought a pen, a notebook, and a calculator.
âś… Correct Answer: C) She brought the following items: a pen, a notebook, and a calculator.
What should your TDA conclusion do?
Restate your claim and summarize your points