How To Use

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How To Use

• TEEL

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QUESTION _________________________________________
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_______ Text Response Essay Planner

Introduction/Paragraph 1

Paragraph 2 T E E L
Paragraph 3 T E E L
Paragraph 4 T E E L
Paragraph 2 T
Paragraph 3 T
Conclusion/Paragraph 6
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The key points of your piece.

• What is the topic of your issue?
• What is your contention (for or against)
• What are the key arguments you will be making?

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• What does TEEL stand for?

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• T Topic sentence.
• What is the paragraph about?
• Write one short sentence giving a basic idea of
  what your paragraph is going to talk about.
• Eg. Students need a vending machine at school so
  that they can keep their energy levels up.

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• E Evidence/example
• Use a persuasive technique or explain your
  argument.
• Eg. Students need to be able to purchase snacks
  at various times throughout the day to ensure
  that their energy levels do not flag. 64 of kids
  get tired in the afternoon and need more energy.
  Do you want to deny kids the opportunity to get
  that energy quickly and easily?

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• E Evaluation/Explanation
• You must sum up your argument. Why is this an
  important point?
• Eg. Students who forget to pack food, or didnt
  have any at home will be able to purchase quick
  and easy snacks, even if the canteen is closed.
  This is extremely important in ensuring that kids
  can be productive and work effectively in classes.

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• L Linking sentence
• Write a sentence to link your paragraph back to
  the main question/contention.
• Remind the reader why your paragraph is important
  to your argument.
• Eg. Energy levels are extremely important to kids
  at school and having a vending machine will
  ensure that everyone has access to quick and easy
  snacks.

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• Introduction
• This paragraph introduces your topic and your
  contention. Be clear about what your point of
  view is. E.g It is essential that we have a
  vending machine at school.
• Your introduction should give a brief look at
  what the main arguments of your piece will be.
  E.g Having a vending machine at school will make
  it easier for kids to keep their energy levels
  up. It will also improve the moods of teachers
  and it will take the pressure off parents who
  might not have time to shop and cook.

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• Conclusion
• Provide an overview of the ideas that you have
  discussed in your essay.
• Summarize the points you have made in the essay.
• Link what you have written back to the main
  question.
• Dont introduce any new ideas.

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• Conclusion continued
• Remind the reader how your arguments link to your
  contention.

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Putting it all together

• Now its your turn!
• Download the TEEL graphic organiser and work
  together as a group to create your own piece of
  writing.

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• Have Fun !
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