Compose a body paragraph using the TOPIC-EVIDENCE-EXPLANATION-LINK (TEEL) routine
Exercise Difficulty 3 ~10 min eng.g5.f.ex_05

Teel Paragraph Draft

Prompt

Take your thesis and reason 1. Draft body paragraph 1 using TEEL. 5-7 sentences. TOPIC + EVIDENCE (with citation) + EXPLANATION + LINK.

M-5-F-EX-05 Illustration
Reference image of a TEEL paragraph with each band color-highlighted. Print-ready 8.5x11.

Reference image of a TEEL paragraph with each band color-highlighted. Print-ready 8.5x11.

How it's presented
mode handwriting paper single line g5
Answer criteria
type rubric
criteria
  1. All 4 TEEL bands present
  2. Evidence has citation
  3. Explanation explains why evidence supports reason
  4. Link connects to thesis
Hints
  1. Use the color-coded sentence-strip kit before writing.
  2. Every fact needs attribution.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Skips EXPLANATION.
  • Link is vague ('and that's important').
Used in lessons