First paragraph
Paragraph 2-4
Final paragraph
Things to know
100

How many IDs should your first paragraph in an essay have?

It should have 3 IDs.

100

How do you know the topic of paragraph 2?

It is the first ID.

100

What is a good thing to look at to write the last paragraph?

The first paragraph.

100

How can the reader tell that they are reading a new paragraph?

It will be indented.

200

What will each of these IDs become?

They will become the topic for paragraphs 2-4.

200

How do you know the topic of paragraph 3?

It is the second ID.

200

Does the last paragraph in an essay have to have 5 sentences?

No, it might have 3.

200

Is it ok to use the same transitional words and ending phrases in each paragraph?

NO! Change it up to keep it interesting.

300

Should you use transitional words in the first paragraph?

Yes, since it is the foundation of your essay.

300

How do you know the topic of paragraph 4?

It is the third ID.

300

How would you condense the last paragraph to 3 sentences?

Combine the IDs as items in a series.

300

Do you have to have a transitional word for each ID?

No, just choose where to use some.

400

Should you use text evidence in the first paragraph?

Text evidence should be used in paragraphs 2-4 to pore your points.

400

Name 3 different endings for the E sentence of paragraphs 2, 3, and 4.

As you can see...

Obviously....

All in all.....

Therefore......

400

What should your final paragraph accomplish?

It should tie everything all together.

400

What do you need to write when you are using information from the text?

according to the text....

in the text it says.....

500

Why could the TIDE organizer for the first paragraph be considered the organizer for the essay?

Because the First paragraph is the T, paragraphs 2-4 are the IDs, and paragraph 5 is the E.

500

What phrase do you have to include in these paragraphs if there is a text provided?

According to the text...

The text states......

In the text it says....

500

Do you need to make a TIDE organizer for the last paragraph?

No because you can use the one for your first paragraph.

500

Why could you describe an essay as a TIDE writing?

It could be a TIDE writing because it is a T paragraph, 3 ID paragraphs and an E paragraph.