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TEEL Paragraph Writing Game

A storm is approaching the coast, and the weather station team needs a clear paragraph for its community update. Use TEEL to build a convincing paragraph: T = Topic sentence, E = Explanation, E = Evidence or example, L = Link. Work solo or with a partner. Read the station briefing, complete the challenges, then write a full paragraph.

Station briefing

Ari and Hemi are preparing an update for people living near the coast. At 8 am, the wind was blowing at 25 kilometres per hour. By 10 am, it had strengthened to 55 kilometres per hour, and heavy rain was forecast for the afternoon. The station team advises people to secure loose outdoor items and check official weather updates. The team wants its message to be clear, supported by details, and linked back to the main point.

Warm-up: decode TEEL

Use the briefing and the TEEL structure to complete the challenges.

1.Choose the best meaning of TEEL for paragraph writing.

Topic sentence, Explanation, Evidence, Link
Title, Example, Ending, List
Topic, Emotion, Event, Lesson

2.Match each paragraph part to its job: Topic sentence; Explanation; Evidence; Link.

Topic sentence
Explanation
Evidence
Link

Gives a relevant fact, detail or example
States the paragraph’s main point
Develops why the point matters
Connects the paragraph back to its main point

3.Which detail from the briefing would be strongest evidence that the weather is becoming more hazardous?

The wind increased from 25 km/h at 8 am to 55 km/h at 10 am.
Ari and Hemi work at the station.
The update is for people living near the coast.

4.A paragraph’s topic is: “People near the coast should prepare for the incoming storm.” Write a topic sentence that clearly states this main point.

5.Add an explanation to this topic sentence: “People near the coast should secure loose outdoor items.” Explain why this action matters.

6.True or false: “The wind reached 55 km/h by 10 am” is evidence from the briefing, while “the storm sounds scary” is a verifiable fact.

TrueFalse

7.Fill the blank with a linking sentence: “The wind had strengthened to 55 km/h by 10 am, and heavy rain was forecast. ” Make your sentence connect back to the need to prepare.

Paragraph challenge

Put the parts together. Make your writing flow: use complete sentences and connect your ideas with words such as because, for example, and therefore.

8.Write a complete TEEL paragraph for the weather station’s community update. Explain why people near the coast should prepare for the storm. Include a clear topic sentence, an explanation, at least one briefing detail as evidence, and a link back to your main point.

9.Use the checklist to review your paragraph. Give yourself one point for each part you included: a clear topic sentence, an explanation, relevant evidence, and a linking sentence. What is your score out of 4, and which part will you improve first?