PEEL-paragraphs

PEEL-paragraphs

2.8 Julius Caesar: from Republic to Empire

Why did Caesar's soldiers listen to him instead of to the senate?

Lesson plan 

• Theory PEEL-paragraphs
• Practice with teacher
• Practice with partner
• Self practice

At the end of this lesson you will be able to:

• Understand what a PEEL-paragraph is, and
• Be able to make a PEEL-paragraph to answer open questions

PEEL-paragraphs

A PEEL-paragraph is a way to write a clear and strong paragraph that helps you explain your ideas step by step.  

• PEEL stands for Point, Explanation, Evidence, and Link.

Point

• This is most important thing you want to say in your paragraph. 
• You make a point by rewriting the question

Example: 

Q: Why is getting enough sleep important?

P: Getting enough sleep is important.

What would be the point if our question is: Why are bananas yellow?

Evidence

• Here, you give a fact, example, or proof that supports your point. It shows that your point is true.
• You can find evidence by reading the texts in your book that support your point.

Example:

P: Getting enough sleep is important.

E: Study shows that kids who sleep well, do better in school.

What kind of text should we read if we want to find out why bananas are yellow?

Explain

• Now, you explain how or why your evidence supports your point. 
• This helps your reader understand why the evidence matters.

Example: 

P: Getting enough sleep is important.

E: When you don’t sleep enough, you feel tired and can’t focus, so it’s harder to learn

What words can we use to help us explain our evidence? 

Explain

Link

• Finally, you connect your paragraph back to the question
• You do this by repeating the point
• It is easier if you start your sentence with therefor

Example: 

P: Getting enough sleep is important.

L: Therefor, getting enough sleep is important.

What would be the point if our question is: Why are bananas yellow?

Practice with me: Why did Caesar's soldiers listen to him instead of to the senate?

P:

E:

E:

L:

Practice by yourself

Make the question on your worksheet. Afterwards it will be discussed in class

In the back: students that want to try doing it by themselves

In the front: students that want to practice a bit more with me

Check: Why was Caesar assassinated by the senate?

P:

E:

E:

L: