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Solar Energy T.I.D.E. Writing
Build a clear paragraph in four parts: T — Topic sentence: introduce the subject. I — Important ideas: give two or more main points. D — Details: explain your ideas with examples or facts. E — Ending: finish with a sentence that sums up your message.
Explore a model paragraph
Read the paragraph, then complete the activities.
1.Label each sentence T, I, D or E to show its job in the T.I.D.E. paragraph.
- Solar power is a useful renewable energy source for homes and communities.
- Solar panels collect sunlight and convert it into electricity.
- For instance, that electricity can run lights or charge a device during the day.
- Solar power can also reduce the need to burn fossil fuels.
- For example, homes that use solar power may need less electricity from fossil-fuel power plants.
- Choosing solar power can help make a cleaner energy future.
- I
- I
- D
- T
- D
- E
2.Which words from the model paragraph are solar-energy vocabulary? Select every correct answer.
- renewable
- sunlight
- electricity
- panels
- bicycle
- ocean
Plan your paragraph
Use the prompts to collect ideas before you write.
3.Choose the strongest topic sentence for an informative paragraph about solar energy.
- Solar energy is a valuable renewable resource that can provide electricity.
- I saw something shiny on a roof last week.
- Solar panels are the best thing ever, and everyone must get one.
4.Write two different important ideas that could support a paragraph about solar energy. Use a separate line for each idea.
5.Add one specific detail or example to explain each of the two ideas you wrote above.
6.Write a concluding sentence that leaves the reader with a clear final thought about solar energy.
Write and review
Turn your plan into one complete T.I.D.E. paragraph.
7.Write a complete informative paragraph explaining why solar energy can be useful. Include a topic sentence, at least two important ideas, supporting details or examples, and an ending. Use at least three of these words: solar energy, solar panels, sunlight, electricity, renewable, environment.
8.Which features should you check for in your paragraph? Select all that apply.
- A topic sentence introduces solar energy.
- At least two important ideas are included.
- Details or examples explain the ideas.
- An ending sentence finishes the paragraph.
- At least three suggested vocabulary words are used.
- Sentences begin with capital letters and end with punctuation.
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