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TEEL Paragraph Writing Game

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TEEL Paragraph Writing Game

Students writing paragraphs

🎯 Game Setup & Rules

1. How many players are needed for this game?

2-3 players per team

4-5 players per team

6-8 players per team

2. What does TEEL stand for? Match each letter to its meaning:
T
E
E
L
Evidence
Link
Topic sentence
Explanation
3. Game materials needed (tick all that apply):

Topic cards

Timer (5 minutes per round)

TEEL checklist

Scoring sheet

Peer evaluation forms

📝 TEEL Paragraph Challenge Cards

4. Round 1 Topic: "Social media has a positive impact on teenagers"

Your role: Writer 1 (Topic sentence + Explanation)

Write your T and first E below:

5. Round 2 Topic: "School uniforms should be mandatory in all New Zealand schools"

Your role: Writer 2 (Evidence + Link)

Write your second E and L below:

6. Bonus Challenge: Complete TEEL paragraph on "Climate change education in schools"

⭐ Scoring & Peer Evaluation

7. Rate your team's paragraph using the TEEL checklist:

Topic sentence: Clear and engaging? ___/5 points

Explanation: Develops the topic well? ___/5 points

Evidence: Relevant examples/facts? ___/5 points

Link: Connects back to topic? ___/5 points

Total Score: ___/20 points

8. Peer feedback - What was the strongest part of the opposing team's paragraph?
9. Game reflection: Which part of TEEL do you find most challenging?

Writing clear topic sentences

Providing detailed explanations

Finding relevant evidence

Creating effective links

10. Team strategy: How will you improve your TEEL writing for next time?

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