TDA Writing
In general, how many paragraphs should a solid TDA contain? What should be in each paragraph?
5 paragraphs
(introduction, 3 body paragraphs and a conclusion)
Select the correct homophone for the example below:
"The kids went over _______ to play.
Answer Choices: There, their, they're
there
His skin was as brown and cracked like a tree limb." This is an example of...
Simile
Identify the subject pronoun in this sentence.
"They ordered the big, fancy cake for their mom's birthday."
They
Which text structure is being used in this example:
"Over 3000 years ago, kites were created in China. People made kites from wood, silk fabric, and rice paper. The first kites might have been used to signal warnings or send messages. Later, around 700 BC, Chinese generals began using kites to measure distances. By 200 BC, Chinese farmers started flying kites to scare birds from their crops. Kite flying spread to other Asian countries over time. By the 800s AD, kites became popular in India, Korea, and Malaysia too."
Chronological or Sequence
Of the RACES strategy, which is the most important letter and why?
E - Explain - this should include a mean and matter statement to explain how your cited information proves your answer/reason.
In the sentence "The incredibly fast runner won," what part of speech is "incredibly"?
Adverb
What type of figurative language is being used below:
"The flowers turned and smiled at the sun".
Personification
Identify the reflexive pronoun in this sentence.
"The goalie evaluated himself on his save percentage."
Himself
Which text structure is being used in this example:
"A tiger is a big, strong cat with orange fur and black stripes. Tigers live in forests and grasslands, where they are known for their powerful bodies and sharp teeth. As excellent hunters, these animals can move very quietly to stalk prey."
Description
What three things need to be included in a solid TDA introduction paragraph?
1. TAG (title, author, genre)
[Hook would also be accepted]
2. Brief summary
3. Thesis statement
True or False:
Proper nouns must always be capitalized.
True
"I’ve told you a million times!" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Hyperbole
Fill in the blank using the proper possessive pronoun:
"Snow leopards are fierce predators and can kill animals three times _____ weight."
Their
Which text structure is being used in this example:
"Many students at Lincoln Elementary were wasting plastic water bottles daily because they did not have a convenient place to recycle them. To solve this, the student council introduced a recycling program by placing clearly labeled blue bins in every classroom and cafeteria. Thanks to these new bins and educational efforts, plastic waste was drastically reduced within a month. "
Problem and Solution
If you are NOT using direct text evidence (quote from the text) what else can you do to provide evidence in a TDA and still receive full credit?
Paraphrase the information that happened in the passage, providing details from the text and a summarized version of the plot.
What type of noun is "happiness" or "justice"?
abstract
"Crash, boom, crackle" are examples of what type of figurative language?
Bonus 100 points if your group spells the word 100% correct
Onomatopoeia
Identify the possessive pronoun in these sentences:
Our house is the large one on the golf course.
Bill wants to make sure he can find it.
He wants to paint it red to contrast the green grass.
Our
Which text structure is being used in this example:
"The surface of the Earth is divided into pieces called “tectonic plates.” These plates move. When the plates rub against each other, they do not move smoothly. When the plates do not move smoothly, earthquakes result. Some parts of the world get more earthquakes than other parts. The parts of the earth that get most earthquakes are near the edges of these plates."
Cause and Effect
This term refers to the feeling or atmosphere created by the author.
Mood
Identify the adverb modifying an adjective:
The lecture was extremely long.
extremely
Using the phrase "I let the cat out of the bag" to explain that someone accidentally leaked a secret is an example of what type of figurative language?
Idiom
The ________ is the noun, noun phrase, or pronoun that a pronoun refers to, replaces, or stands for in a sentence.
Example: Jordan sat in the chair. HE will stay in his seat for the rest of class.
Jordan is replaced by the pronoun he, what word is used to refer to noun (Jordan) the pronoun (he) is referring to?
An antecedent
Which type of nonfiction text structure is used in this example:
"BMX bikes feature small frames and only one gear, making them ideal for performing tricks and racing on tracks. In contrast, mountain bikes are built with heavy frames, thick tires, and multiple gears to handle steep, uneven off-road terrain."
Compare and Contrast