Teaching students how to write a meaningful response to text is one of the most challenging parts of reading instruction, especially when it comes to text dependent analysis (TDA) in 4th grade. This set of 3 printable anchor charts was designed to make the process simpler and more accessible for both teachers and students.

Inside, you'll find:

• A "Citing Text Evidence" anchor chart
• A "Text Dependent Analysis" anchor chart
• A powerful chart that clearly shows what Text Analysis IS vs. what it is NOT
• Bonus black-and-white versions for print-friendly options

✨ Why Teachers Love These Charts:

If you’ve ever struggled to teach students how to “make an inference” or “cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text,” you’re not alone.

I used to overcomplicate TDAs—until I realized every response boils down to three key parts: Evidence → Inference → Analysis.

Once I reframed this using student-friendly language—“It Says, I Say, And So”—everything clicked. Students finally understood what the question was asking and how to respond with confidence. These anchor charts citing text evidence break it down in a clear, visual way that works for all learners, especially ELL and SPED students.

✅ How to Use:

• Print, laminate, and display in your classroom
• Shrink down to handouts or glue into reading journals
• Use during mini-lessons, small group instruction, or test prep
• Pair with any evidence and reasoning anchor charts, text evidence anchor charts, or make an inference anchor chart resources you already use

Give your students the support they need to write thoughtful, organized responses to text—and make your job as a teacher just a little bit easier.