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Annie Baranik
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Unpacking a TDA

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REMEMBER-Each Command has 3 Parts
Focus, Command, Call for Evidence
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Example
Ex: In the drama, the Fisherman and the Emperor are minor characters. Write an essay analyzing how the Fisherman and the Emperor are important to the development of a theme of the drama. Use evidence from the drama to support your response.
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Time to Try
REMEMBER- We are looking for interrelationships
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Multiple Choice
In the story “Stormy Weather,” Arthur’s feelings about helping his neighbor change throughout the story. Analyze how the author shows this change through Arthur’s thoughts, words, and actions. Write a well-organized response using specific evidence from the story to support your answer.
WHAT will my body paragraphs be about?
Arthur's neighbor
Arthur's thoughts, words and actions
The story "Stormy Weather"
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Multiple Choice
In the story “Monarch Migration Celebration,” Nana is an important character. Analyze how Nana’s character impacts the plot. Write a well-organized response using specific evidence from the story to support your answer
WHAT IS THE FOCUS STATEMENT
Analyze how Nana’s character impacts the plot.
Write a well-organized response using specific evidence from the story to support your answer
In the story “Monarch Migration Celebration,” Nana is an important character.
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Open Ended
A dynamic character goes through an internal change during a story. Analyze how the author of “Saturday Chess Match” demonstrates that Amanda is a dynamic character. Write a well-organized response using specific evidence from the story to support your answer
LIST two elements the command is calling you to notice
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Open Ended
Theme is the central idea of a literary text. Analyze the development of a common theme in “The Atoms of Sound.” Write a well-organized response using specific evidence from the poem to support your answer.
LIST two elements the command is calling you to notice
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Open Ended
The setting of a piece of literature includes time period, location, and weather. Analyze how the setting of “Winter” affects Marla’s sense of isolation. Write a well-organized response using specific evidence from the passage to support your answer.
LIST two elements the command is calling you to notice
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