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All Mixed Up
100

What does TDA mean?

Test Dependent Analysis

100

How many hamburgers should your essay contain?

Four (4)

100

Active or Passive?

My brother caused all of the trouble at the party.

Active

100

Correct any (could be more than one) errors.

I love to listen to classical music, singing, and to bake.

"singing" should be "to sing"

Parallel Structure

100

Primary or Secondary Source?

A diary of a someone who was in the army during the Civil War.

Primary

200

What does the "A" mean?

Answer and restate

200

What does the first (1) paragraph include?

Author, Text Name, Summary, Thesis

200

What is the rule for passive voice?

Add "by Zombies" after the action/verb and if it makes sense the sentence is passive.

200

Correct any (could be more than one) errors.

sara thought high school was a waste of time and was to busy complaining to get her diploma

Sara

too

period.

200

Primary or Secondary Source?

Aunt Sally telling your mom what grandpa told grandma at the party.

Secondary

300

What does the "C" in ACED mean?

Cite evidence

300

What is in a TDA Hamburger?

Transition,Summary,Explicit, Impicit

300

Active or Passive?

The letter for Jim was written by Sally.

Passive

300

Correct any (could be more than one) errors.

When planning a picnic you need to be sure two bring food, plates napkins, drinks, and lays chips.

"to"

plates, napkins,

"Lays" chips

300

Active or Passive?

The bike was given to the children.

Passive

400

What is the TDA Formula (describe)

3-10-10-3

400

What does the "D" in ACED mean?

Don't forget to include a conclusion.

400

Ethos, Pathos, Logos?

We have been mistreated, abused, and stressed. They have benefited from our suffering and we must act now.

Pathos

400

Ethos, Pathos, Logos

22% of all children suffer from ADD. We must use our resources to help them.

Logos and Pathos

400

Which is NOT a sentence starter for explicit evidence?

The text states . . .

According the the text . . . 

This evidence proves . . .


This evidence proves . . .

500

How many transition words should your essay contain?

Five (5)

500

What transition word or phrase is recommended to start your last paragraph?

In conclusion,

500

Researchers at Harvard University suggest that flossing 2 times a day can prevent major tarter buildup.

Ethos

500

Ethos, Pathos, Logos

I've been practicing podiatry for over 22 years. If you have issues withh your feet and need someone you can trust, visit our home office in Myrtle Beach.

Ethos

500

How long should your summary of the text be?

1-2 sentences