“P.E.E.” Paragraph outline

P=Point This is your topic sentence. What is the paragraph going to be about? What point are you trying to make?

E= eVIDENCE This is evidence from the text that will support your answer. Usually a direct quote: Example of a sentence starter: In the text the author states, “...”

E= Explain This is where you explain how your evidence is linked to your point. What do you have to say about the quote? Why is the quote important?

Provide more evidence Complete the two “e’s” steps again in order to provide more evidence. Do not forget to start with a transition word or phrase: Furthermore, In addition, Also,

Concluding sentence (optional) Wrap it all you. Restate the topic.