Description
Prepare your students to write a strong Text Dependent Analysis (TDA) with this comprehensive evidence-based writing lesson. Designed for test preparation and skill-focused writing instruction, this resource helps students clearly understand what a TDA is, how it differs from other types of writing, and how to respond effectively using textual evidence.
Students begin with a PowerPoint lesson that explains what TDA is and what it is not, breaking down the expectations of text-dependent analysis writing in a clear, student-friendly way. The lesson explicitly teaches how to structure a TDA essay, including introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs, and how to craft a strong thesis statement.
Key writing frameworks are embedded throughout the lesson, including the 3 C’s—Context, Content, and Connection—and the RACES strategy, which guides students to Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, and Summarize. Students complete cloze notes while following along, helping them stay engaged and retain information during instruction.
Students then apply their learning using worksheets and graphic organizers that align directly with the presentation. These organizers include sentence starters and transitional words and phrases, supporting students as they practice organizing ideas and integrating evidence smoothly. A writer’s checklist helps students revise and self-monitor their work before submission.
This resource also includes a TDA essay rubric that can be used with any text-dependent analysis prompt, making it a flexible tool for ongoing assessment. An editable copy of the instructional notes is provided so teachers can modify content to fit specific standards or classroom needs.
This TDA writing lesson is ideal for upper elementary, middle school, and early high school classrooms, state test prep, writing intervention, and evidence-based response practice.