First paragraph
How many IDs should your first paragraph in an essay have?
It should have 3 IDs.
How do you know the topic of paragraph 2?
It is the first ID.
What is a good thing to look at to write the last paragraph?
The first paragraph.
How can the reader tell that they are reading a new paragraph?
It will be indented.
What will each of these IDs become?
They will become the topic for paragraphs 2-4.
How do you know the topic of paragraph 3?
It is the second ID.
Does the last paragraph in an essay have to have 5 sentences?
No, it might have 3.
Is it ok to use the same transitional words and ending phrases in each paragraph?
NO! Change it up to keep it interesting.
Should you use transitional words in the first paragraph?
Yes, since it is the foundation of your essay.
How do you know the topic of paragraph 4?
It is the third ID.
How would you condense the last paragraph to 3 sentences?
Combine the IDs as items in a series.
Do you have to have a transitional word for each ID?
No, just choose where to use some.
Should you use text evidence in the first paragraph?
Text evidence should be used in paragraphs 2-4 to pore your points.
Name 3 different endings for the E sentence of paragraphs 2, 3, and 4.
As you can see...
Obviously....
All in all.....
Therefore......
What should your final paragraph accomplish?
It should tie everything all together.
What do you need to write when you are using information from the text?
according to the text....
in the text it says.....
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.
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....
Do you need to make a TIDE organizer for the last paragraph?
No because you can use the one for your first paragraph.
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.