TEAL
Inference
Restate
The Arrival
More TEAL
100

Introduces what the paragraph is about. 

What is topic? 

100

A conclusion that is made based on evidence. 

What is inference? 

100

It takes 45 minutes to get to work every day. 

How long does it take to get to school?  

100

An animal that is made out of paper. 

What origami? 

100

The basic way of writing a paragraph. 

What is the TEAL paragraph? 
200

Conclusion that connects the last sentence to the first sentence. 

What is link?

200

To make a conclusion based on evidence. 

What is infer? 

200

The weather is beautiful with a lot of snow today.

How is the weather today? 

200

The dragon that surrounded the city and that caused poverty. 

Why did the man leave his country? 

200

Therefore, if we worked together we should see progress.

What is link?

300

Explains what the evidence means or why it is important to know.

What is analysis?

300

Wear your rain boots and raincoat before going outside. 

Is it raining outside? 

300

I think that the biggest problem with the world is individualism because people don't think about others and don't care about the convenience of others. 

What is the biggest problem with the world and why? 

300

"War took everything from me. I came back to nothing, so I found myself in need of a new place."

Who was the old man (soldier) that worked with the main character of The Arrival? 

300

According to the text, the man went the wrong way and met a scary creature that almost ate him. 

What is evidence? 

400

Proof that supports the topic sentence. 

What is evidence? 

400

they are eating without any forks, spoons, and their hands. 

Are they in an eating competition? 

400

Sara was forced to become a servant in order to pay off her father's debt. 

Why did they force Sara to become a servant? 

400

The symbol of welcoming and friendship. The symbol of a new beginning.

What are the two statues the man saw when he first arrived in the new country?

400

This means that because he couldn't speak or read the language, he was struggling to accomplish the task that was given to him. 

What is analysis?

500

The best and hardest sport in the world is soccer. According to the rules of the game, you are not allowed to use your hands to touch the ball. This means that in order to play soccer, you’ll need precision, handy footwork, and practice. Therefore, soccer is a challenge and requires a lot of work, but it is also fun to have a challenge.

What is a TEAL paragraph? 

500


Is she calling out of work because she is sick? 

500

We use I think that, I disagree, in my opinion, and an example is, to be respectful when we have discussions. 

What is accountable talk?

500

"You are welcome here my new friend. I will be your companion as you begin this new journey", it said to the man. 

What is the creature? 

500

Many people think that it's easy being a teacher, but we all know that it is one of the hardest jobs ever created. 

What is a topic sentence? 

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