The Topic Sentence
What does the X of the formula for a topic sentence stand for?
The narrative toolbox device
Where do the context sentences get written in a TCEA paragraph?
second
What is "evidence?"
A specific quote copied directly from the text
Where in the classroom can you look for inspiration for writing the analysis part of your TCEA paragraph?
The sentence start posters on the windows
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
Which part of the topic sentence forumula should connect to the evidence you include later in your paragraph?
The X
How long should your context sentence(s) be?
1-2 sentences long
How does the evidence in your paragraph relate/connect to your topic sentence?
Your evidence should be proof of the X in your topic sentence
Which part of the topic sentence formula relates to the analysis portion of your TCEA paragraph?
The Y
What do we call a word that means the opposite of another word?
Antonym
That does the A of the topic sentence formula stand for?
Author
What has Mrs. Echols compared the context sentences to? (hint: it's in a TV show)
The late night talk shows sharing clips of a movie during an interview
What does it mean to "embed your evidence?"
To write a little introductory phrase before starting the quotation. No sneak attacks.
What is the purpose of the analysis section of a TCEA/perfect paragraph?
To share your interpretation of the text and explain your thinking
How many bones does a shark have?
Zero (only cartilage)
What is the formula for a successful topic sentence?
A= X+Y
What is the purpose of the context sentence(s)?
To describe the part of the text that the reader needs to understand before you give them the evidence
What punctuation marks let your reader know that you've included evidence in your paragraph?
quotation marks
Which of the L&L grading criteria focuses on analysis?
Crtierion A: Analyzing
What is the only number that has the same number of letters as its meaning?
Four
What you write for the Y in your topic sentence should connect to which part of your TCEA paragraph?
The A (the analysis)
Which part of the topic sentence formula connects to the context sentences?
Trick question. The context sentence isn't related to any part of the topic sentence.
How long should the evidence part of your TCEA paragraph be?
1-5 sentences (it depends on how long the quote is).
About 4-6. It should be the majority of the paragraph.
How many letters are in the Hawaiian alphabet?
13 (A, E, I, O, U, H, K, L, M, N, P, W, and the 'okina)