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.

©Mauri Fava 2014 4

“Renegades“ by the Ambassadors

Run away with meLost souls and reverieRunning wild and running freeTwo kids, you and me

And I sayHey, hey hey heyLiving like we're renegadesHey hey heyHey hey heyLiving like we're renegadesRenegades, renegades

Long live the pioneersRebels and mutineersGo forth and have no fearCome close the end is near

And I say hey, hey hey heyLiving like we're renegadesHey hey heyHey hey heyLiving like we're renegadesRenegades, renegades

All hail the underdogsAll hail the new kidsAll hail the outlawsSpielberg's and Kubrick's

It's our time to make a moveIt's our time to make amendsIt's our time to break the rulesLet's begin

Annotate the text! Underline and label evidence

INTRO: COMPLETE A GRAPHIC ORGANIZERRestate: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:

1. Annotate text2. Complete body parts of

graphic organizer3. 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 text2. Complete body parts of

graphic organizer3. 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.