Easy & Expected Way to Answer Questions in Paragraph Form TIDE Method Easy & Expected Way to Answer Questions in Paragraph Form

Topic Sentence Important Evidence Detailed Analysis Ending Statement What does Tide mean? Topic Sentence Important Evidence Detailed Analysis Ending Statement

Topic Sentence -Restates question and provides a simple answer. It is known as a “claim” or “position” for the paragraph. Anyone can look at your topic sentence and get a quick answer to the question without going into detail.

Text-Dependent Question Why does the Tower of Pisa lean? Topic Sentence The Tower of Pisa leans because _______. Text-Dependent Question Why does the Tower of Pisa lean?

Important Evidence -direct evidence you pull from the text (meaning you grab the exact words used) -must include line numbers, page numbers, or paragraphs to show where you got it (also known as citation)

Important Evidence For example, the author states that, “___________________________________________ ___________________________.” (p. ____ , Ln. ___) problems in the construction of the tower were caused by the soil underneath. (p. 13 , Ln. 21-23)

Detailed Analysis -- you provide your understanding of how the evidence backs up your topic sentence

Detailed Analysis The ground is softer on one side than on the other.

-- you restate your topic sentence with confidence Ending Statement -- you restate your topic sentence with confidence

Ending Statement Therefore, it is evident that ________________. the Leaning Tower of Pisa leans because there were problems with the soil underneath the tower.

If you write an effective paragraph, it means…..

Important Evidence Furthermore, the author writes, “_____________________________________________________________________________________________________.” (p.__ , Ln. ___)

Detailed Analysis The entire tower has been sinking into the ground for centuries.