Paragraph Structure (PEEL)
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, and 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.
Should Animals Be Kept in Zoos?
Why Does Volcanic Activity Occur in the Pacific Ring of Fire?