TDA elements

A broad statement about the topic/subject/idea of the paragraph. Step OUT of the story.

Make sure your evidence is ________ to the topic.

A TDA response should have a thesis statement. A thesis statement

Each body paragraph should contain a ________ sentence at the end.

You don't need to use transitions in a TDA.

You should always ________ the text and highlight relevant evidence.

What does TDA stand for?

You should include a 1-2 sentence ___________ in your introductory paragraph.

An inference is a logical guess based on evidence and observations.

Be sure to ____________ the prompt before you begin to write!

ALWAYS create a graphic organizer before you start writing a TDA.

The first sentence of your body paragraph is the ________.

Cite relevant ____________ that supports your topic sentences.

After the generalization, connect the generalization back INTO the text. This is called the

You can only use direct quotes from the text as your evidence.

In order to remember all of the elements in the introductory paragraph you can use...

Every sentence in a TDA should SUPPORT and PROVE

Explain your evidence by making a(n)

The concluding sentence

Before you "plop" your evidence down, be sure to include ___________ (background information/what's happening)

You should include the title, ________ and genre of the passage in the introductory paragraph..

How many paragraphs should be in a TDA?