TEEL Paragraph Structure and Components

What is compared to a paragraph's structure in the video?

• A building's foundation

• A human skeleton

• A tree's roots

• A car's engine

What is the main purpose of a paragraph structure?

• To make it longer

• To confuse the reader

• To keep ideas in order

• To use fancy words

What happens to a paragraph without a proper structure?

• It becomes more creative

• It is easier to read

• It would be all over the place

• It doesn't matter

What does the acronym TEEL stand for in paragraph writing?

• Topic, Example, Elaborate, Link

• Theme, Explanation, Example, Lesson

• Topic Sentence, Explain, Evidence, Linking Sentence

• Thesis, Elaboration, Example, Logic

What is the role of the Topic Sentence in a paragraph?

• To summarize the entire essay

• To state the main idea of the paragraph

• To provide evidence

• To link to the next paragraph

What should you do in the 'Explain' section of a TEEL paragraph?

• Introduce new topics

• Explain the topic sentence in more detail

• Give evidence

• Conclude the paragraph

What kind of information should be included in the 'Evidence' section?

• Personal opinions

• Facts, statistics, and expert opinions

• Jokes and riddles

• Unrelated stories

What is the purpose of the 'Linking Sentence'?

• To start a new topic

• To introduce evidence

• To summarize the paragraph and connect back to the topic sentence

• To ask a question

Which of these is a good way to start a linking sentence to sound 'really smart'?

• "Once upon a time..."

• "Therefore..."

• "In my opinion..."

• "The end."

Is it always necessary to follow the exact order of Explain then Evidence in a TEEL paragraph?

• Yes, always

• No, you can put Evidence first

• Only if the teacher says so

• Only for short paragraphs