PEEL Paragraphs
PEEL stands for:
• Point
• Evidence
• Explanation
• Link
If you use the PEEL structure, you will write an effective paragraph.
Point
The first sentence of your paragraph states the point or the topic of
the paragraph.
It is important because it tells the reader what the paragraph will
be about.
For example:
First of all, plastic bags are disastrous for
our environment.
I believe dogs make better pets because they
encourage your family to be more active.
Evidence
Next, you support your idea with evidence or examples.
Evidence adds more credibility to your argument. The readers will see you
as knowledgeable and reliable.
Evidence could be data, expert opinions or facts.
For example:
Studies show that shoppers use 500 billion
plastic shopping bags every year.
Vets recommend that dogs have between
30-120 minutes of activity everyday
depending on their breed.
Explanation
Explain how and why your evidence supports your point.
Write one to three sentences interpreting and explaining the evidence and
how it supports your point.
For example:
Many of these single-use bags are thrown
out and eventually end up in landfill or in
the ocean. Plastic bags leak toxic chemicals
into our oceans. In addition, sea animals
can ingest them as they mistake pieces of
litter for food.
As a result of this, pet owners need to
ensure their animals are getting the exercise
they need.
Link
The last sentence should link back to your point in the first sentence or it
can transition to the next paragraph.
The link concludes the paragraph.
For example:
Reducing plastic bags would ensure less
rubbish is stored in landfill and it would
help to keep the ocean clean.
This would encourage families to be more
active and to move more.
A PEEL Paragraph
First of all, plastic bags are disastrous
for our environment. Studies show that
shoppers use 500 billion plastic
shopping bags every year. Many of these
single-use bags are thrown out and
eventually end up in landfill or in the
ocean. Plastic bags leak toxic chemicals
into the ocean. In addition, sea animals
can ingest them as they mistake pieces
of litter for food. Reducing plastic bags
would ensure less rubbish in landfill and
help to keep the ocean clean.
A PEEL Paragraph
I believe dogs make better pets because they encourage
families to be more active. Vets recommend that dogs should
have between 30-120 minutes of activity everyday depending
on their breed. As a result of this, pet owners need to ensure
their dog is getting the exercise they need. This would
encourage families to be more active and to move more.
A PEEL Paragraph
Can you make notes for a paragraph to answer this question:
Should students be paid to go to school?
P E E L
Point Evidence Explanation Link
