T.I.Q.A Paragraph Structure!!!

What does T.I.Q.A stand for?

• Topic Sentence, Introduce Quote, Quote, Analysis

• Transition, Idea, Question, Argue

• Topic Sentence, Idea, Question, Analysis

• Transition, Introduce Quote, Question, Argue

How many pieces of evidence should you have in a body paragraph (at least)?

• 4

• 3

• 1

• 2

How many times do you do TIQA in a paragraph?

• 1

• 2

After your first piece of evidence, the T in T.I.Q.A stands for...

• topic sentence

• to give a second opinion

• transition

• topic

What should your topic sentence in your body paragraph do? (select all that apply!)

• connect back to your thesis

• tell your reader what this paragraph is about

• talk about the book's main character

• explain the essay prompt

Of the following options, which one is NOT a good way to introduce a quote?

• According to the author,

• The text states,

• The author writes,

• "Turn your can'ts into cans"

What are you supposed to do when you introduce your evidence?

• Put the evidence into context!

• Say who said the quote

• Talk about the main character

• Discuss why the quote is important

What would be a good topic sentence from my thesis?

In Tuesdays with Morrie, the theme of living life to the fullest is expressed through the friendship between the characters, the home they meet in, and their personal growth.

• Living life to the fullest is a theme in Tuesdays With Morrie

• There are two main characters in this book: Mitch and Morrie.

• The two main characters, Mitch and Morrie, showcased through their friendship that living life to the fullest is the most valuable life lesson.

• The two main characters, Mitch and Morrie, met every Tuesday because they were very close friends.

What should analysis do in the T.I.Q.A structure?

• Explain the evidence and connect back to the topic sentence/thesis

• Say who said the quote

• Transition into the next piece of evidence

• State that the evidence is good

Which is a good example of some AWESOME analysis of this quote:

"The culture we have does not make people feel good about themselves"

• In this quote, Morrie is discussing why it is essential that we do not put our value in society. Instead, we should find value in our selves and what we love doing. This connects to the theme because...

• In this quote, Morrie says that culture is not very good and that we shouldn't value it.

• Morrie is saying that culture is not worth our time and energy.

• We should find value in what we are doing.