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Learning Intention
Learning Intention
We are learning about how to write a good paragraph using the TEEL paragraph technique.
Success Criteria
Success Criteria
I know what TEEL is.
I can identify the parts of a TEEL paragraph.
I can write a clear TEEL paragraph.
What is TEEL?
What is TEEL?
Basically, the TEEL structure provides you with an organised method for getting your point across. Using the TEEL structure can help show your reader that you are able to clearly analyse and respond to a given text and question.
How do I structure paragraphs?
How do I structure paragraphs?
The TEEL structure provides an effective way of organising a paragraph. TEEL stands for Topic sentence, Explanation, Evidence, and Link. You may find it helpful to add C for Comment before Link. A paragraph structured this way would contain the following:
Topic sentence – the first sentence in a body paragraph that tells the reader what the main idea or claim of the paragraph will be.
Explanation – Explain what you mean in greater detail.
Evidence – Provide evidence to support your idea or claim. To do this, refer to your research. This may include: case studies, statistics, documentary evidence, academic books or journal articles. Remember that all evidence will require appropriate citation.
Comment – Consider the strengths and limitations of the evidence and examples that you have presented. Explain how your evidence supports your claim (i.e. how does it ‘prove’ your topic sentence?).
Link – Summarise the main idea of the paragraph, and make clear how this paragraph supports your overall argument.
From: https://www.monash.edu/rlo/research-writing-assignments/assignment-types/writing-an-essay/writing-body-paragraphs
Structure of a TEEL paragraph
Structure of a TEEL paragraph
T is for Topic Sentence
The very first sentence in your paragraph which gives the reader a good understanding of what you are going to talk about. It helps to directly respond to what the question is asking you here!
E is for Example
In the example section of the paragraph, you are required to extract important quotes in your text to support you overarching theme and thesis. In preparation for this part of your paragraph, highlighting, underlining, and annotating your text as you read it could serve you well.
E is for Explanation
So you’ve got your examples written. Now it’s time to explain exactly why they relate to your theme in the explain section.
This will be the bulk of your paragraph. Over here, you will go into further detail, analysing and fleshing out any key points that you want to make.
L is for Linking Sentence
Sum up your argument over here. Highlight how your paragraph supports your overarching thesis/point.
It is also important to note that the TEEL paragraph structure is very generic, and as you go into older years, you’ll find that your paragraphs start to look more like TEEEEEEL paragraphs!
From: https://artofsmart.com.au/english/teel-paragraph/
Example of a TEEL paragraph
Example of a TEEL paragraph
From: https://learn.stleonards.vic.edu.au/yr7eng/files/2012/07/Year-7-English-TEEL-Paragraph-Writing-Guide-Wonder.pdf
Teacher Guided Activity
Teacher Guided Activity
Read the paragraphs. Identify each part using the following key:
Underline the TOPIC sentence with a straight line.
Circle the EXAMPLE sentence.
Underline the EXPLAIN sentence with a wiggly line.
Put brackets around the LINK sentence.
The first two paragraphs have been done for you.
Time to try
Time to try
Draw up the following template in your L2L Google Drive and complete a TEEL paragraph on the topic given.
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