Crafting Informative Texts: The TEEL Method
Year 5 English Building Better Writing Skills 45-Minute Workshop
WALT: We Are Learning To...
Understand what makes a great informative text Learn the TEEL method for paragraph structure Write effective topic sentences Create cohesive multimodal texts Use supporting details and evidence
Success Criteria
I can identify the parts of an informative text I can write a clear topic sentence I can explain the TEEL method I can use supporting details effectively I can create a well-structured paragraph
What Makes a Great Informative Text?
Think about your favourite non-fiction book or article What made it interesting and easy to understand? Share your ideas with a partner
Components of Great Informative Texts
Clear main ideas that are easy to follow Interesting facts and supporting details Logical order and structure Engaging language that hooks the reader Visual elements like pictures and diagrams
Remember This!
Every great informative text starts with well-structured paragraphs
Introducing the TEEL Method
T - Topic Sentence E - Explain E - Example L - Link
T - Topic Sentence
States the main idea of the paragraph Usually comes at the beginning Tells the reader what to expect Should be clear and specific
Spot the Topic Sentence
Read the paragraph about dolphins Identify which sentence tells us the main idea Discuss why it's effective Share your answer with the class
E - Explain
Provides more detail about the topic sentence Answers questions like 'how?' and 'why?' Develops the main idea further Uses clear, specific language
E - Example
Gives specific evidence or examples Supports the explanation with facts Makes the writing more interesting Helps readers understand better
L - Link
Connects back to the main idea Prepares readers for the next paragraph Summarizes the key point Creates smooth transitions
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