Make sure you:
• RESTATE: Restate question fully to begin your answer and
mention passage name.
• ANSWER: Make sure you understand and address ALL parts
of the question. Many questions are multi-task such as
“Compare and contrast.”
• CITE: Provide relevant evidence in the form of direct quotes
and paraphrasing.
– Use necessary signal words for text references (The
passage describes…).
– Use quotation marks for direct quotes.
• EXPLAIN: Explain how evidence supports your answers.
Draw conclusions for the reader.
TDA Speech Steps
• Read the lyrics closely and repeatedly until you
are sure that you have a deep understanding.
• Annotate, underlining evidence and labelling it.
• Complete the graphic organizer using as few
words as possible. Don’t bother writing entire
quotes.
• Complete the final copy (note cards or paper)
• Review the final copy (it will be collected)
• Practice your speech to make sure that you can
deliver it clearly with an appropriate volume.
Annotate the text! Underline and label evidence
“Renegades“
by the Ambassadors
Run away with me
Lost souls and reverie
Running wild and running free
Two kids, you and me
And I say
Hey, hey hey hey
Living like we're renegades
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Living like we're renegades
Renegades, renegades
Long live the pioneers
Rebels and mutineers
Go forth and have no fear
Come close the end is near
And I say hey, hey hey hey
Living like we're renegades
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Living like we're renegades
Renegades, renegades
All hail the underdogs
All hail the new kids
All hail the outlaws
Spielberg's and Kubrick's
It's our time to make a move
It's our time to make amends
It's our time to break the rules
Let's begin
©Mauri Fava 2014
4
INTRO:
COMPLETE A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Restate:
Answer:
BODY:
Theme:
Choose your own path
Speaker:
independent spirit
Tone:
rebellious
Mood:
Energizing
Evidence + Explanation !!!!!!!!!
“It’s our time to break the rules”
This line suggests that the message is to be a rebel and go your
own way.
“Long live the pioneers/Rebels and mutineers”
The speaker mentions people who are known for fearlessly
choosing their own way. He clearly the celebrates this way of life.
“Living like we’re renegades” renegades have no allegiance to
anyone but themselves
“Running wild and running free/Two kids, you and me”
This reads like an invitation to the listener to be independent,
fearless, and free.
CONCLUSION:
Restate (NEW LANGUAGE):
Final thought:
Steps:
Independent:
Pairs:
1. Annotate text
2. Complete body parts of
graphic organizer
3. Write 3 body paragraphs
on cards (1-2 cards per
paragraph)
4. Write intro and conclusion
5. Meet with peer to get
feedback.
1. Annotate text
2. Complete body parts of
graphic organizer
3. Write 2 body paragraphs
on cards (1-2 cards per
paragraph)
4. Each write intro and
conclusion and pick the
best to present.
5. Meeting with partner to
get feedback.
Remember,
1 direct quote for each: speaker, tone,
mood, and theme
Intro: attention grabber and thesis
Attention grabber: Two to three sentences
Live life like a renegade. This is the
message of the song, “Renegades,” by the
Ambassadors. This upbeat song has an
appealing message for young audiences who
want to go their way. It tells them that they
should.
Body paragraphs: topic sentence, direct
quote, and analysis
The theme of the song is choose your
own path. The speaker announces,“It’s our
time to break the rules.” This line suggests the
message is to be a rebel and go your own way
even if this is in conflict with society.
Body paragraphs: topic sentence, direct
quote, and analysis
The speaker of the song is an independent
spirit who likes to forge his own way in the
world. He seems to admire people who are
“Living like we’re renegades.” Renegades have
no allegiance to anyone but themselves, so this
suggests an independent mind that does not
always obey the rules of society.
Body paragraphs: topic sentence, direct
quote, and analysis
The tone of the song is rebellious. The
speaker declares, “Long live the
pioneers/Rebels and mutineers.” He
mentions people who are known for
fearlessly choosing their own way and
celebrates this way of life himself.
Body paragraphs: topic sentence, direct
quote, and analysis
The mood of the song is energizing. The
speaker reaches out to the audience, saying,
“Running wild and running free/Two kids,
you and me” This reads like an invitation
to the listener to be independent,
fearless, and free. The message is an
energizing one.
Conclusion: Restate thesis,
summary/synthesis, final thought (s)
The song, “Renegades” by the
Ambassadors, has an upbeat message for its
audience. It encourages listeners to be rebels
and make their own way in life in the tradition of
other independent minds such as the pioneers.
This is a very empowering message.