This resource is designed to guide students step by step through the process of writing a text dependent analysis essay and can be used with any text: a novel, short story, play, nonfiction piece, etc. The resources included can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. All resources are Google Docs.Select from a variety of sample prompts to tailor to your text of choice or use a prompt of your own choosing. Students will brainstorm by collecting text evidence to support their res