P.E.E.L. Paragraphs
The PEEL paragraph writing approach is a proven way to improve students’ writing as it provides a structure for their writing.
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/Examples
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.
Explain
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
Note: In some circumstances it may make more sense to switch Explain and Examples/Evidence.
It is okay to be flexible with these two.
Video: How to write a good paragraph?
Examples of PEEL Paragraphs
Q. Why Does Volcanic Activity Occur in the Pacific Ring of Fire?
