TEA Body Paragraphs

The phrase "TEA" can be used to write a body paragraph in an essay.

• FALSE

• TRUE

Evaluation is a higher-level thinking skill that can be used within a body paragraph.

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• FALSE

The "T" in TEA stands for

• thesis

• topic sentence

• counterclaim

• hook

You must introduce your evidence by using a

• claim

• topic sentence

• hook

• signal phrase

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Your textual evidence can include your opinion on a topic.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

_____________ phrases are meant to indicate moving from one point to the next within your body paragraphs.

• signal

• lead-in

• transition

• context

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The "A" in TEA stands for

• anthology

• analogy

• alliteration

• analysis

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The analysis in a body paragraph serves the purpose of

• interpreting or explaining how evidence relates to claim

• mainly stating your opinion on a topic

• providing a claim

• providing a counterclaim