Hatchet novel: TEEL paragraphs

What does TEEL stand for?

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• To provide evidence for the main idea

• To conclude the paragraph

• To list the characters in the story

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

What is one thing a topic sentence should include?

• The author's biography

• The novel title

• A summary of the entire book

• A list of characters

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

How long should a topic sentence be?

• One sentence long

• Two sentences long

• Three sentences long

• Four sentences long

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the explanation part expand on?

• The conclusion of your essay

• The point covered in your topic sentence

• The main character's traits

• The setting of the story

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

What part of the novel is discussed to show how Brian was a 'city boy'?

• The middle of the novel

• The end of the novel

• The beginning of the novel

• The climax of the novel

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the explanation part provide about the point?

• A brief summary

• Lots of context (background & description)

• A list of characters

• A detailed analysis of the plot

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

How long is the explanation part typically?

• 1-2 sentences

• 3-4 sentences

• 5-6 sentences

• 7-8 sentences

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Where did Brian's plane crash?

• In the desert

• In the mountains

• In the Canadian wilderness

• In the ocean

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Why is evidence important in supporting your points in a book analysis?

• It shows your understanding of the book.

• It makes the book more interesting.

• It helps you remember the book.

• It makes the book longer.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.1