PART 2 – Text-Dependent Analysis DIRECTIONS:

You are about to begin PART 2 of the Language Arts Benchmark.
PART 2 is a Text-Dependent Analysis.
You will use evidence from the passage(s) to support your essay.
Enter your essay in the space provided.
DIRECTIONS:

The Text-Dependent Analysis (or TDA) prompt will ask you to analyze the passage(s) and use evidence from the passage(s) to write your response.

For the TDA response:

Be sure to read the TDA prompt carefully.
You should look back at the passage(s) to help you write your response.
You may not use a dictionary or thesaurus.
In “Prince William’s Oily Mess: A Tale of Recovery,” the author states that, “Prince William Sound has made a remarkable recovery from a severe injury, but it remains an ecosystem in transition.” Analyze how the author supports this statement throughout the text. Use evidence from the text to support your analysis.