Introduction to TDA
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- Q1What does TDA stand for?Text Dependent AnalysisTest Department AnalogyTest Dependent AnswerTen Dollar Aardvark30s
- Q2What does the word ANALYZE mean?To break something down and explain each partTo answer a questionTo state the sequence of eventsTo persuade a reader30s
- Q3How many TDA questions will you have to answer on the PSSA this year?1 or 22 in Reading and 1 in Math31 each day30s
- Q4Why is it important to know how to answer a TDA?All of the aboveIt is an opportunity to strut your stuff and show what you know!It's worth a HUGE percentage of your PSSA test grade.It requires higher-level thinking and "brain sweat."30s
- Q5What does the C in ACER stand for?Create an explanationCause and effectCite evidenceCall your mom30s
- Q6What does the R in ACER stand for?Redo the questionReview your evidenceRemember to check your spelling and grammarRestate your answer in a closing sentence30s
- Q7What does the A in ACER stand for?Answer the questionArgue your pointAdd more detailAdjectives30s
- Q8What does the E stand for in ACER?Each detail needs to be describedEvents from the passageEvidence citationsExplain your evidence30s