Writing a Strong T.C.E.A.C Paragraph
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9th - 12th Grade
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Jay Pfluke
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10 Slides • 12 Questions
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Open Ended
Why is it important to organize your writing with structure and evidence when building the body of a paragraph?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a component of a TCEAC paragraph?
Topic Sentence
Context
Evidence
Introduction
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
To introduce the main idea of the paragraph
To provide background information
To give a direct quote from the text
To wrap up the paragraph
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Multiple Select
What are two key elements to include when providing context in a paragraph, according to the TCEAC method?
Explain what is happening in the story or text
Restate your topic in a new way
Introduce who is speaking or acting
Use a direct quote
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Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blank: When providing evidence in a paragraph, you should always include quotation marks and
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Open Ended
Explain how analysis in the TCEAC method helps connect evidence to the topic sentence.
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Multiple Choice
Based on the TCEAC structure, what is the correct order of sentences to write a well-developed paragraph?
Topic Sentence, Context, Evidence, Analysis, Closing Sentence
Context, Topic Sentence, Evidence, Analysis, Closing Sentence
Topic Sentence, Evidence, Context, Analysis, Closing Sentence
Topic Sentence, Context, Analysis, Evidence, Closing Sentence
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Multiple Choice
Which step in the TCEAC method focuses on wrapping up your paragraph and connecting back to your main idea?
Topic Sentence
Context
Analysis
Closing Sentence
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Multiple Choice
How does the time Ponyboy and Johnny spend hiding in the church affect Ponyboy's perspective in The Outsiders?
It makes him appreciate safety and friendship more.
It causes him to distrust Johnny.
It makes him want to leave the church immediately.
It makes him forget about his friends.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a component of the TCEAC paragraph structure?
Topic Sentence
Context
Evidence
Thesis Statement
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Open Ended
Reflect on your experience with TCEAC paragraphs: Which part of the TCEAC structure do you find most challenging to implement in your writing, and why?
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Open Ended
Why is it important to avoid 'floating quotes' and always give context when writing a paragraph that uses evidence?
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