PEEL is a simple structure for strong paragraphs. Point: state your main idea clearly. Evidence: give a fact, example or quotation that supports it.
Explanation: show how the evidence proves your point; this is where you think aloud for the reader. Link: connect back to the question or move on to the next idea.
The explanation is the most important part. Phrases such as this shows that, this suggests and as a result help you explain.
Worked example
Which part is this? “This suggests that failure motivates him to improve rather than give up.”
- It does not state the point or give a quotation.
- It explains what the evidence shows.
Answer:Explanation
Key words
- point
- the main claim of a paragraph
- evidence
- proof such as facts or quotations
- explanation
- how the evidence supports the point
- link
- a sentence that connects back
Practise this
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Common Core-referenced: W.6.1b