Writing and TDA Review

Transitions

100

Transition phrase for a conclusion

In conclusion, In essence, As a result,

200

Transition to introduce evidence

For example, for instance, such as, illustrated by

300

transition word for BP 1

first, initially, to begin,

400

Transition word for BP 2 or 3

In addition, along with, as well, furthermore

500

Give me a set of transitions words

BP1, BP2, BP3, Conclusion

Answers may vary

Text Evidence

100

Strategy for finding text evidence in the passage

Look back in the text, highlight or # key ideas and details, underline it

200

Wording for introducing text evidence/quotation

According to the text, passage, author

 The text/author/passage states

300

How should you cite evidence in passage

direct quote need quotations and to be introduced

400

Wording to explain your text evidence (Prove it statement)

This evidence/quote shows/explains/supports

500

How many pieces of text evidence per BP?

At least 1 pieces of text evidence per paragraph (2 would be good!)

Organize Your Ideas

100

Format for Introduction

Attention Grabber (optional)
Language from the prompt (situate reader)
Summarize text (situate reader)
Answer the prompt's question
Provide thesis (your essay's focus)

200

Format for Body Paragraphs

Topic Sentence

Introduce Quote

Text Evidence

Prove It/Explain 

Connect to topic sentence or prompt

300

Format for Conclusion

Restate Thesis

Restate Main Ideas 

Connect to bigger picture

400

How can you plan for your essay?

Plan the main idea of your essay
Plan the most important pieces of evidence
Plan the order of body paragraphs
Other possible steps (discuss)

500

How can you set yourself up to be the most successful?

Annotate prompt
Read and annotate the text
Plan out your essay (use scratch paper)
Read over your essay once you've written it