Compose a body paragraph using the CLAIM-REASON + EVIDENCE + ELABORATION + LINK (CREEL) routine
Exercise Difficulty 3 ~10 min eng.g4.f.ex_05

Creel Paragraph Draft

Prompt

Pick the FIRST reason from your thesis. Use the CREEL routine to draft body paragraph 1. Write 5-7 sentences: CLAIM-REASON + EVIDENCE + ELABORATION + LINK.

M-4-F-EX-05 Illustration
Reference image of a CREEL paragraph with each band color-highlighted: claim-reason=purple, evidence=blue, elaboration=o

Reference image of a CREEL paragraph with each band color-highlighted: claim-reason=purple, evidence=blue, elaboration=orange, link=green. Print-ready 8.5x11.

How it's presented
mode handwriting paper single line g4
Answer criteria
type rubric
criteria
  1. 4 CREEL bands present
  2. Claim-reason is statement
  3. Evidence is specific (name, number, date)
  4. Elaboration explains HOW/WHY
  5. Link ties to thesis or next paragraph
Hints
  1. Use the color-coded sentence-strip kit BEFORE writing on paper.
  2. Elaboration is the WHY behind the evidence.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Skips elaboration.
  • Confuses reason and evidence.
Used in lessons