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    This document provides guidance on how to write introductions and paragraphs for essays. It outlines the components of an effective introduction, including the global sentence, nutshell sentence, thesis statement, and concluding sentence. It then introduces the TEEEL paragraph structure, where T is for topic sentence, E is for expanding topic sentence, the second E is for example/evidence, the third E is for explanation, and L is for linking sentence. Sample sentences and explanations are provided for each component.

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    This document provides guidance on how to write introductions and paragraphs for essays. It outlines the components of an effective introduction, including the global sentence, nutshell sentence, thesis statement, and concluding sentence. It then introduces the TEEEL paragraph structure, where T is for topic sentence, E is for expanding topic sentence, the second E is for example/evidence, the third E is for explanation, and L is for linking sentence. Sample sentences and explanations are provided for each component.

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    This document provides guidance on how to write introductions and paragraphs for essays. It outlines the components of an effective introduction, including the global sentence, nutshell sentence, thesis statement, and concluding sentence. It then introduces the TEEEL paragraph structure, where T is for topic sentence, E is for expanding topic sentence, the second E is for example/evidence, the third E is for explanation, and L is for linking sentence. Sample sentences and explanations are provided for each component.

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    Lesson objectives

    - How to write introductions.


    - TEEEL Paragraphs.
    - Creating an essay activity.
    Introduction
    Your introduction can be written in as little as 5
    sentences.
    1. Global Sentence (GS) – this sentence starts your essay and
    should reference either the essay question or the genre of
    texts you are discussing.
    The purpose of your introduction
    is to show exactly how you will
    2. Nutshell Sentence (NS) – this is where you identify the be answering the question – no
    suprises!
    title, author, genre, and overall meaning of the text.
    3. Thesis Statement (TS) – state the three main ideas that
    you will discuss in each body paragraph.
    4. Expand Thesis (ET) – add the details of your thesis;
    conventions used.
    5. Concluding Sentence (CS)– make comment about the
    meaning being conveyed in relation to the essay question.
    Discuss how one film has been
    constructed to convey ideas and
    values about our world.
    Discuss how one film has been constructed to convey ideas
    and values about our world.
    • GS – Films have a unique place in culture in their ability to make a comment on our
    world.
    • NS – This is true in Tim Burton’s gothic horror Edward Scissorhands, a film which
    introduces the protagonist Edward and his journey through a small town as an
    outsider.
    • TS – In his film Edward Scissorhands, Burton uses ideas, motifs and conventions from
    many genres, such as gothic horror, romance, comedy and teen films, in order in
    order to convey that society is too quick to expel an outsider and the dangers of
    unquestioning conformity.
    • ET – These ideas are depicted through complex characterisation, juxtaposing settings
    that are reflective of character and religious symbolism.
    • CS – Burton therefore suggests that a new definition of normal and explores ideas
    about what makes us human.
    T is for Topic Sentence – a topic sentence lets the reader know what the
    T paragraph will be about. It should repeat the question and should also state the name
    of the text.

    E is for Expanding Topic Sentence – providing more information as to how you will be

    e answering the question. This should describe your topic sentence further and
    introduce your key ideas.

    E is for Example/Evidence – provide examples/quotes from the text to support the

    e point you are making in your topic sentence. (remember to keep a record of exactly
    where you found your evidence)

    e
    E is for Explanation – you need to explain what the example means and how it helps
    to prove the point you are making in your topic sentence.

    l
    L is for Link – the linking sentence concludes the paragraph by linking everything you
    have just said (E&E) back to your topic sentence.
    T ANSWER THE QUESTION

    Explain how you will be answering the question, your ideas


    e
    e Include evidence from the text

    Explain the evidence (remember you can repeat


    e green E and blue E!)

    l Link back to the question, say what you said!


    Teel sentence Starters

    The writer explores… Firstly… Secondly… Another point to consider is…

    TTopic Sentence
    The author conveys…
    The artist depicts… The author portrays…
    The text demonstrates… The text suggests…

    An example… For instance… This apparent in… The quote…

    e
    Evidence/Example
    This is demonstrated when…
    The author states… The phrase…
    This is highlighted in… This is illustrated when…
    This is especially seen when… The words…

    This signifies… This reflects… One could argue… This indicates…

    e Explanation
    This implies…
    This represents… This emphasizes…
    This symbolizes…
    The evidence implies…
    This means…
    One might imply…

    Furthermore… Essentially… This means/could mean… Additionally…

    lLinking Sentence
    The result is…
    However…
    Similarly…
    It is clear that…
    Ultimately…
    From this, we can see that…
    The point is…

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