Writing M.E.A.L. Paragraphs
Grade 4•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain what M.E.A.L. stands for and use it to build a paragraph with a clear point.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What does M.E.A.L. stand for when we talk about writing paragraphs?
2. Imagine you're writing a paragraph about why dogs make good pets. What would be a good main idea (M) sentence to start your paragraph?
3. In the M.E.A.L. plan, what kind of information goes into the "Evidence" (E) part of the paragraph? Give an example.
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Educational Video
Introduction to Paragraphs and the MEAL Plan
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