Grades 4–5 · Text-Dependent Analysis

TDA Writing Lab.
Claim. Evidence. Explanation.

Practice the reading-and-writing thinking behind Pennsylvania's Text-Dependent Analysis response with original NYA passages, a structured planner, saved drafting space, a writer's checklist and a 0–4 practice rubric.

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Original NYA passage

Grade 4 TDA

Prompt:

Draft

Write the complete response.

I directly answered the prompt. My claim is analytical, not just a summary. I used at least two relevant details from the passage. I explained how each detail supports my analysis. My ideas are organized and connected. I reviewed sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization and spelling.

NYA practice self-review

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Draft and self-review.

Writing is saved only in this browser/device. This is an NYA practice rubric, not an official PSSA score.

1Read the prompt firstKnow what relationship or idea you must analyze.

2Mark evidenceChoose details that actually prove the claim.

3Explain the “why”Tell how the evidence supports the analysis.

4Revise for clarityRemove summary that does not advance the analysis.

This TDA Writing Lab is independent Noble Youth Academy practice. The passages and prompts are original NYA material and are not Pennsylvania operational or sampler items. The self-review rubric is instructional and does not produce an official PSSA score.

TDA Writing Lab.Claim. Evidence. Explanation.

Grade 4 TDA

Write the complete response.

TDA Writing Lab.
Claim. Evidence. Explanation.