PEEL Paragraph Writing
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The PEEL paragraph writing approach is a proven way to help students’ writing process by providing a structure for their writing.
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Point
Your first sentence must state your point. It introduces the topic you’re about to discuss and tells the reader what the paragraph is going to be about. This is sometimes called a topic sentence.
Evidence
Support your point with evidence and examples. In the next one or two sentences, give evidence to expand upon and support the point you made. Evidence can include facts, statistics, research findings, quotes from a credible authority or a primary text.
Explanation
This is where you show your understanding by explaining in more detail how and why your evidence supports your point. Your explanation should interpret the evidence for the reader.
Link
The last sentence should reinforce your original point or link your writing to the next paragraph. The link sentence can provide a transition to the next topic or paragraph.
To improve student written responses see ALARM - A Learning and Responding Matrix
Note: The PEEL approach is most effective when your writing is first carefully planned. To do this jot down the the key points you are going to make and the evidence and explanations you can use to help support your point.
See also:
Academic writing
PEEL Paragraph Checklist
How to Write a Topic Sentence
Your first sentence must state your point. It introduces the topic you’re about to discuss and tells the reader what the paragraph is going to be about. This is sometimes called a topic sentence.
Evidence
Support your point with evidence and examples. In the next one or two sentences, give evidence to expand upon and support the point you made. Evidence can include facts, statistics, research findings, quotes from a credible authority or a primary text.
Explanation
This is where you show your understanding by explaining in more detail how and why your evidence supports your point. Your explanation should interpret the evidence for the reader.
Link
The last sentence should reinforce your original point or link your writing to the next paragraph. The link sentence can provide a transition to the next topic or paragraph.
To improve student written responses see ALARM - A Learning and Responding Matrix
Note: The PEEL approach is most effective when your writing is first carefully planned. To do this jot down the the key points you are going to make and the evidence and explanations you can use to help support your point.
See also:
Academic writing
PEEL Paragraph Checklist
How to Write a Topic Sentence
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References
Barker, N. (2014). Lesson 3 – Thesis Statement and PEEL Method /Writing. EdTech 506. Retrieved from http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/nonabarker/502/506/Lesson%203_NLB_ET506.pdf
Best Custom Writing. (2013). P.E.E.L paragraphs: useful tips and a good sample. Bestcustomwriting.com. Retrieved from http://www.bestcustomwriting.com/blog/essay-writing/peel-paragraphs-useful-tips-and-a-good-sample
Fennessy, M. (2013). Peel essay writing. Slideshare.net. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/meghanlouisefennessy/peel-essay-writing
Mcgrooby. (2016). PEEL paragraphs. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1dQvPtwp0I
Orman, T. (2012). PEEL Anchor Chart and Paragraph Writing Tips. syracusecityschools.com. Retrieved from http://www.syracusecityschools.com/tfiles/folder836/3.12%20CommonCoreWritingPEELAnchorChart.pdf
Read Write Think. (2017). Editing Checklist for Self- and Peer Editing. ReadWriteThink. Retrieved from http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/printouts/editing-checklist-self-peer-30232.html
Teach Starter. (2015). PEEL Paragraph Structure - Poster and Worksheets Teaching Resource. Teach Starter. Retrieved from https://www.teachstarter.com/teaching-resource/peel-paragraph-structure-poster-worksheet/
Barker, N. (2014). Lesson 3 – Thesis Statement and PEEL Method /Writing. EdTech 506. Retrieved from http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/nonabarker/502/506/Lesson%203_NLB_ET506.pdf
Best Custom Writing. (2013). P.E.E.L paragraphs: useful tips and a good sample. Bestcustomwriting.com. Retrieved from http://www.bestcustomwriting.com/blog/essay-writing/peel-paragraphs-useful-tips-and-a-good-sample
Fennessy, M. (2013). Peel essay writing. Slideshare.net. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/meghanlouisefennessy/peel-essay-writing
Mcgrooby. (2016). PEEL paragraphs. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1dQvPtwp0I
Orman, T. (2012). PEEL Anchor Chart and Paragraph Writing Tips. syracusecityschools.com. Retrieved from http://www.syracusecityschools.com/tfiles/folder836/3.12%20CommonCoreWritingPEELAnchorChart.pdf
Read Write Think. (2017). Editing Checklist for Self- and Peer Editing. ReadWriteThink. Retrieved from http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/printouts/editing-checklist-self-peer-30232.html
Teach Starter. (2015). PEEL Paragraph Structure - Poster and Worksheets Teaching Resource. Teach Starter. Retrieved from https://www.teachstarter.com/teaching-resource/peel-paragraph-structure-poster-worksheet/
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