Transcript Super POWER your writing

Clean up your writing with
T.I.D.E.
A handy guide to creating great paragraphs
T – Topic Sentence
1. Makes a claim.
2. Contains the main idea of the paragraph.
3. Can be supported.
I — Important Evidence
1. Supports the topic sentence.
2. From a reliable source.
3. Facts.
D — Detailed Analysis
1. Connects the evidence to the topic.
2. Offers explanations.
3. Uses transitions.
E — Ending Statement
1. Restates the topic sentence.
2. Refers to support.
3. Wraps up the paragraph.
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