1. 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.

2. 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.

4. “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 20144 Annotate the text! Underline and label evidence

5. 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:

6. Steps: Independent: 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. Pairs: 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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.