Q&A for How to Write TEEL Paragraphs

You can write two TEEL paragraphs on the same subject matter, but each one should be saying something different about your larger topic. For example, if you're analyzing a work of art, you can have 2 different paragraphs about how color is used in the work--just make sure each one makes a different point (e.g., one about the significance of red in the painting, the other about the use of blue).

Focus on the technique you want to talk about in the paragraph and what you'd like to say about it. For example, your topic sentence might be, "This poem uses playful alliteration to create a humorous tone." You can then elaborate on that in your explanation (e.g., how does it show humor?) and back it up with an example of alliteration from the poem. Wrap it up with a linking sentence, either connecting the paragraph to the next topic you want to talk about or linking back to the main argument of your essay.

When most people write, they tend to have run-on sentences. Take out parts of the sentence that aren't needed or see if they can be split into two sentences.

The introduction should introduce the main idea. It should contain a hook, and end with your thesis. Depending on how many paragraphs you have, the middle of the introduction can contain the topics you plan to discuss in upcoming paragraphs.