PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE TIEE

* This formula is more or less the same when composing a longer analytical response
(essay). You would extend your paragraphs (TIEE) as appropriate to demonstrate
understanding/interpretation of your text/s.

The Information Explains Effectively

T Thesis Statement – like a topic sentence in an essay.

A message/idea/point of view about what the text is conveying.
(Evaluative Level)

I Identify – Identify technique and relevant example

(Analytical Level)
E Effect – discuss effect of the technique/example.

** To extend your paragraph further and show greater knowledge of analysis, extend I E as
many times as needed, according to the question mark weighting.

E Extrapolate/Extend – linking back to reinforce

thesis statement and show wider application/appreciation to life.
Value judgement of the text
(Conceptual Level)