How To Use
TEEL
QUESTION
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Text Response Essay Planner
Introduction/Paragraph 1
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Paragraph 2
T
Paragraph 3
T
Paragraph 4
T
E
E
E
E
E
E
L
L
L
Conclusion/Paragraph 6
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?
What does TEEL
stand for?
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.
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?
E=
Evaluation/Explanat
ion
• You must sum up your argument. Why
is this an important point?
– Eg. Students who forget to pack food, or didn’t
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
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.
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.
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.
• Don’t introduce any new ideas.
Conclusion continued…
• Remind the reader how your
arguments link to your contention.
Putting it all together
• Now it’s your turn!
• Download the TEEL graphic organiser
and work together as a group to create
your own piece of writing.
Have Fun !
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