TIEE Writing Toolkit

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📚 Part 1: TIEE Knowledge Check

WALT: Understand the TIEE structure (Title, Introduction, Explanation, Example).

Success criteria: I can name each TIEE part and match it to its purpose.

Differentiation: Use colour-coded cards (blue, green, yellow, orange) or read items aloud.

Extension: Find linking words in the examples and note their function.

1. What is the main purpose of writing to inform?

To tell a story about characters

To explain facts and help the reader understand a topic

To persuade the reader to buy something

2. Match each TIEE part (left) with the correct purpose (right). Draw lines between columns.

A. Title

B. Introduction

C. Explanation

D. Example

1. Gives a clear, short name for the topic

2. Gives a fact or reason that develops the topic

3. Shows an instance that illustrates the explanation

4. Opens the topic and tells the reader what the text is about

3. Which linking words would you use to add an example? (Tick all that apply)

for example

therefore

such as

and

✏️ Part 2: Short Writing Tasks (Use TIEE)

WALT: Create a short informative paragraph using the TIEE scaffold.

Success criteria: My paragraph has a title, an introduction sentence, at least one clear explanation with a linking word, and one supporting example.

Dyslexia-friendly option: Use sentence starters below, colour-code each sentence as you write, or speak your sentence before writing.

Sentence starters (use if needed): Title: ______; Introduction: "This text explains..."; Explanation: "Because..."; Example: "For example, ..."

4. Write an informative title for this topic: Endangered Kiwi

5. Write one introduction sentence that tells the reader what your paragraph will explain.

6. Write one explanation sentence using a linking word such as especially or because. Include a fact.

7. Add one example sentence that supports your explanation. Begin with "For example," or "Such as".

8. Peer review (tick when done):

Title is clear and uses key words

Introduction tells the reader the topic

Explanation includes a fact and linking word

Example clearly supports the explanation

TIEE Writing Toolkit

TIEE Writing Toolkit

📚 Part 1: TIEE Knowledge Check

✏️ Part 2: Short Writing Tasks (Use TIEE)

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