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TDA Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Text Dependent | Refers to the information or evidence that comes directly from the text you are analyzing. |
| Analyze | To examine something closely, and break it down into smaller parts to understand it better. |
| RACE | Restate, Answer,Cite,Explain.RACE is a strategy used to respond to comprehension questions. |
| Thesis | The main point or argument you make in your writing.It should clearly state your interpretation of the text's meaning |
| Details | Specific pieces of information from the text that support your analysis or response.These can include descriptions,examples,and quotes. |
| Evidence | Proof from the text that supports your thesis or main points.It can be direct quotes, specific events,or facts from the reading. |
| Support | The act of backing up your claim or thesis statement with evidence and details from the text. |
| Closure | Bringing your writing to a closing,writing a satisfying conclusion |
| Explain | To make something clear or understandable. |
| Irrelevant Details | Pieces of information that do not contribute to the main idea or thesis of your analysis |
| Relevant Details | Specific prices of information from the text to support your thesis |
| Transitions | Words or phrases that connect different parts of your writing smoothly |