Writing frame I.P.E.E.L.

Good writing follows a logical organized pattern. In high school, as a part of the IB program, you will be expected to write with “P.E.E. chains.”

“Teacher, what is a P.E.E. chain?” A P.E.E. Chain is a way to frame, or structure your writing. Each letter stands for an important part of your argument. P: Point E: Evidence E: Explanation http://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/peeparagraphs-121021143608-phpapp02-thumbnail-4.jpg?cb=1350830210

…but this is only part of it! Think about what you have learned about writing. How do you begin writing about a topic? How do you finish writing about a topic?

Introduction Point Evidence Explanation Link Whether it’s a paragraph or a 5 page essay, 4 out of 5 English teachers agree* that you need the following: Introduction Point Evidence Explanation Link I didn’t really take a survey, but I bet at least 4 out of 5 teachers would agree with me.

So, how do you write a good paragraph or essay? I PEEL!

I Introduce your ideas http://www.geographyiseasy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-peel-technique-explained-to-gcse-students-2015-slide-1.jpg

Ok, but how?

Introduce Point Example Explanation Link What is the topic, book, movie or issue? In a longer essay, what is the connection to your thesis statement or the preceding paragraph? State your claim. Write your one sentence answer to the question. Give your opinion or point of view. What information from the text do you have to support your point? Use a quote from the text. Describe a situation from the text. What effect does this evidence have? Why is this information important? How does this evidence and your explanation connect to your point? In a longer essay, this might be a concluding sentence or paragraph. In the 2007 blockbuster film The Freedom Writers… Brandon Stanton’s world renown website, Humans of New York… The author shows that using violence against violence is not the answer…. The purpose of the website is to show that although people seem different, many people have similar problems. For example… This is evident because… The author shows this by… Such as… As a result… This means that… This is relevant because… This can be interpreted to mean… In conclusion… This shows that… Adapted from http://image.slidesharecdn.com/usingpeelrb12-130119090425-phpapp01/95/using-peel-rb12-1-638.jpg%253Fcb%253D1358586330