MEEL Paragraph Writing Strategy

What is MEEL?

• MEEL is what you call it when you have breakfast, lunch , or dinner.

• MEEL is a paragraph writing strategy.

• MEEL is a top secret acronym used in math.

• MEEL is a form of torture, usually employed by English teachers.

What does MEEL stand for?

• MAIN IDEA, EXAMPLE/EVIDENCE, EXPLAIN, LINK.

• MAIN IDEA, LINK, EXAMPLE/EVIDENCE, LINK.

• MAIN IDEA, EXPLAIN/EXAMPLE, EVIDENCE, AND LINK.

• MAIN IDEA, EXPLAIN, EXAMPLE/EVIDENCE, AND LINK.

Where should the main idea be in your paragraph?

• Paragraph 4

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

What is the purpose of the LINK sentence in a paragraph?

• To connect the example and the explanation.

• To connect the information in the paragraph to the main idea.

• To explain the example.

• To connect the main idea to the link.

Why is it important to use MEEL when writing body paragraphs in an essay?

• Because if you do not use MEEL, your teacher will fail you.

• to save the penguins in Antarctica.

• Because if you don't, you will disappoint Bernie Sanders.

• Because using MEEL helps you write better paragraphs that make your writing sound better.