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TE/EA Structure: 9 Grade Foundations

The document introduces the TE/EA structure for writing academic paragraphs. TE/EA is an acronym that stands for Topic Sentence, Evidence, Explanation, and Analysis. The Topic Sentence introduces a claim or idea and states the author and text when applicable. The Evidence provides information like quotes, statistics, or facts to support the Topic Sentence. A paragraph needs at least two pieces of Evidence with MLA citations. The Explanation interprets the Evidence by giving it context. The Analysis considers how the Evidence supports the Topic Sentence and the impact or effect of the idea or claim, showing critical thought.

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TE/EA Structure: 9 Grade Foundations

The document introduces the TE/EA structure for writing academic paragraphs. TE/EA is an acronym that stands for Topic Sentence, Evidence, Explanation, and Analysis. The Topic Sentence introduces a claim or idea and states the author and text when applicable. The Evidence provides information like quotes, statistics, or facts to support the Topic Sentence. A paragraph needs at least two pieces of Evidence with MLA citations. The Explanation interprets the Evidence by giving it context. The Analysis considers how the Evidence supports the Topic Sentence and the impact or effect of the idea or claim, showing critical thought.

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TE/EA Structure

9th Grade Foundations


Mini-Lesson: What is TE/EA?
TE/EA is an acronym that stands for:
• Topic Sentence
• Evidence
• Explanation
• Analysis

TE/EA structure can be used to write ANY kind of


academic paragraph effectively and is what our
students use at HSPS.
Topic Sentence:
What is this paragraph about?
• Introduce an IDEA or CLAIM
• States the author and text when applicable.
SAMPLES:
• The endangered wild turkey is partially
responsible for its own demise.
• In the short story “The Mighty Russ”,
author Taye Roberts demonstrates that
true friendship knows no limits.
Evidence:
Information to support your claim or idea
– A quote, statistic, fact, event, description, etc.
– Direct quotes are best!
– Paragraph needs at least two pieces of evidence  MLA
Citation (Author’s last name + Page Number)
SAMPLES
• “Wild turkeys are known to accidentally down
themselves when it rains” (Kahn 16)

• “Lashonda knew what she had to do…she had to


go out and find Russ” (Roberts 2)
Explanation:
Interpret your evidence
• Evidence cannot stand on its own, it must
have a lead in.
• Give your evidence some context.
• Explain what the evidence is showing.
Analysis:
Why does this matter? Why is it important?
• Consider:
– How does the evidence support the topic
sentence?
– What is the effect/impact of this idea or claim?
• Shows critical thought and the writer’s
opinion.

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