Outline
What does the T in TEAL stand for?
Topic or thesis
What are 3 elements of score point 1?
Organization- Not organized, no topic sentence, repetition
Development- Not linked to the topic sentence, no details, weakly related to the prompt
Language Conventions- WC is vague, sentences are awkward or uncontrolled, grammatical errors
How many added details should there be?
Three...it's the magic number....
What does the E in TEAL stand for?
Example
What are 3 elements of score point 2?
Organization- Not always organized, weak topic sentence
Development- Somewhat linked to the topic sentence, one detail, little thoughtfulness
Language Conventions- WC does not contribute to quality, sentences are awkward or somewhat controlled, some grammatical errors
How many sentences would a TEAL paragraph typically have?
6
What does the A in TEAL stand for?
Add 3 details
What are 3 elements of score point 3?
Organization- mostly organized, clear topic sentence
Development- mostly linked to the topic sentence, 2 details, some thoughtfulness
Language Conventions- WC is clear and sufficient, sentences are varied and adequate, few grammatical errors
What can students use for support when creating a TEAL paragraph?
W5 or HELP
What does the L in TEAL stand for?
Link back to the topic sentence
What are 3 elements of score point 4?
Organization- Organization is clear and appropriate, clear topic sentence
Development- examples and details effectively linked to the topic sentence, 3 details, paragraph is thoughtful and engaging
Language Conventions- WC is purposeful and concise, sentences intentional and varied, minor grammatical errors
Why is it important to use TEAL regularly in the classroom?
Students are writing to learn.
We grow as a campus.
It has been proven successful at schools across Texas.
It's easy and awesome.
What do the letters in TEAL stand for?
Topic/ thesis
Example
Add 3 details
Link back to the topic
Briefly explain the 4 score points.
1. Very limited- unorganized with little to no details
2. Basic- ISH, somewhat organized with one detail
3. Satisfactory- mostly organized with two details
4. Accomplished- clearly organized with three details
What is TEAL and how do you grade it?
Topic, Evidence, Add three details, Link
You grade it using a rubric from 1-4. 4 is amazing and 1 needs help.