TDA 1
What does ACE mean?
Answer the question
Cite an example
Explain the example
True or False: A TDA summarizes the main ideas of the text throughout the entire essay.
False
How should you begin your essay?
With a hook/attention grabber
How many body paragraphs should your essay have?
As many that are needed to answer the prompt.
How is your TDA graded on the SC Ready Rubric?
4, 3, 2, 1
To uncover the deeper meaning of a text.
Analyze
To provide a word-for-word example in your analysis.
Direct Quote
The middle section of your introduction paragraph. Connects the beginning of your essay to its purpose.
Bridge
The first sentence of your body paragraph.
Topic sentence
What should you edit for after writing your essay?
Grammar
Another word for the TDA's question/task.
To provide a shortened excerpt from the text, which is stated in your own words.
Summarize
In conclusion, In essence, As a result
What should you with each piece of evidence to demonstrate your understanding?
Explain how it answers the prompt
Used to connect ideas to help flow and organization
Transition words
What is this an example of? (Tyskewicz 5)
In-text citation
True or False: You need at least 2 pieces of evidence per body paragraph.
True
What should you restate within your concluding paragraph?
Main ideas of essay
Thesis Statement
An example sentence stem to introduce your evidence.
On page..., The text states, The author says, For examples,...
*DAILY DOUBLE*: Your essay should include effective use of [BLANK] language and vocabulary
Precise
*DAILY DOUBLE* True or False: The TDA's prompt is typically a one-sentence question.
False
FINAL JEOPARDY: The plot of “Joe’s Reward” is driven by specific events that take place. Write an essay analyzing how the passage draws on elements commonly found in myths. Use evidence from the passage to support your response. What do you need to include in your TDA? How would you organize your essay?
Elements of myths- hero, explain the supernatural, life lesson, fate, quest Examples of plot events showing each myth element
The last sentence of the introduction paragraph that states what your essay will be about.
Thesis Statement
An example of a sentence stem to introduce your explanation.
This shows, This reveals, This is because, This demonstrates
Your essay should make substantial reference to the [BLANK] ideas of the text.
Main