TEXAS

Question 1

What does T stand for in TEXAS and what is it for

Answer 1

Topic Sentence.

The first sentence of the paragraph and should clearly and concisely introduce the main point you will be discussing. It should be relate to your overall argument and be what you will be talking about in the paragraph

Question 2

What does E stand for in TEXAS and what is it for

Answer 2

Explain

You need to provide background information to help understand your point of view after the topic sentence. Just explain the topic sentence.

Question 3

What does X stand for in TEXAS and what is it for

Answer 3

Example

You should add a hypothetical example, a quote or a scene. This example should be linked to your explanation of the topic sentence so the reader understands your argument.

Question 4

What does A stand for in TEXAS and what is it for

Answer 4

Analysis

In the analysis, write about how the example relates to the topic sentence.

1. Meaning - What is the implication of your example and what does the example reveal about the text
2. Effect - How is the reader/viewer influenced by the example and what techniques does the director/author use to create this effect
3. Significance - What was the director’s reason behind putting this scene/sentence in the book/movie. What is the theme he is trying to show

Question 5

What does S stand for in TEXAS and what is it for

Answer 5

Summary

Summarize the key points in your paragraph and link it back to your topic sentence by rewording the topic sentence.