A TDA prompt usually follows a three part sequence:
Statement 1: identifies or leads the student to the reading element they are expected to analyze
Statement 2: describes the task
Statement 3: a clear expectation to use evidence from the text to support the analysis
Consider the example TDA prompt below:
Authors use characters to develop a theme. Write an essay analyzing how the thoughts, words, and actions of Mrs. Jones and Roger develop the theme of trust. Use evidence from the text to support your analysis.
Identify each part of the prompt correctly.
Box 1: What is/are the reading element(s) you are expected to analyze? What Belongs Here?
A. Authors use characters to develop a theme
B. Use evidence from the text to support your analysis
C. Write an essay analyzing how the thoughts, words, and actions of Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Roger develop the theme of trust