Point-Evidence-Explaination PEE Paragraph

The Paragraph Model Introductory/Topic Sentence PEE Strategy Connective (Secondly) PEE Strategy Connective (Thirdly) PEE Strategy Concluding Sentence

The PEE Strategy Point – what you’re trying to say (connects back to topic sentence and thesis) Evidence – to support what you’re trying to say (usually from a text) Explanation – explain why you’ve used this evidence, it will connect back to your point.

Example of a PEE Strategy: Thesis: Friar Lawrence and the Nurse, characters in the play Romeo and Juliet, are not positive adult role models to the title characters of the play. Supporting Idea 1: They expect Romeo and Juliet to be mature and to make mature decisions, but the Friar and the Nurse do not follow their own expectations.

Example of a PEE Strategy: Point: The Friar teaches Romeo inequality. Evidence: “Art thou a man? Thy form cries out thou art:/ They tears are womanish…” (III.iii. ll 109-10). Explanation: The Friar is teaching Romeo that woman are weak and not as important as men.

The Friar and the Nurse are negative adult role models for Romeo and Juliet for a number of reasons. Firstly, they expect Romeo and Juliet to be mature and to make mature decisions, but the Friar and the Nurse do not follow their own expectations.When the Friar was giving advice to Romeo, he said, “Art thou a man? Thy form cries out thou art:/ They tears are womanish…” (III.iii. ll 109-10). The Friar is teaching Romeo that woman are weak and not as important as men. However, he should be teaching Romeo about equality if he expects Romeo to be a respectable man. Secondly, the Nurse . . .

Essay Outline Introduction Paragraph Body Paragraph 1 Transition sentence Point 1 Evidence/Example /Proof (Quote) 1 Explanation 1 Evidence/Example /Proof (Quote) 2 Explanation 2 Body Paragraph 2 Transition sentence Point 2 Evidence/Example /Proof (Quote) 1 Explanation 1 Evidence/Example /Proof (Quote) 2 Explanation 2 Body Paragraph 3 Transition sentence Point 3 Evidence/Example /Proof (Quote) 1 Explanation 1 Evidence/Example /Proof (Quote) 2 Explanation 2 Conclusion Paragraph

Essay Outline - Introduction I. Introduction Paragraph: General statement Societal statement Introduce topic, define special terms Introduce author and text Thesis Should argue an opinion and have 3 points that will become the topics for your 3 body paragraphs

Essay Outline – Body Paragraphs Topic sentence – Transitional word/phrase General statement relating to your point 1 Point 1 Point 1 from thesis - what you’re trying to say connects back to topic sentence and thesis Evidence/Example/Proof 1 To support what you’re trying to say Usually a direct quote or paraphrasing Explanation 1 Explain why you’ve used this evidence, it will connect back to your point Evidence/Example/Proof 2 Explanation 2 *(You can do a Evidence 3 if you like)

Essay Outline – Conclusion Paragraph Conclusion Paragraph – SO WHAT?? Restate your thesis / opinion in other words (you should NOT merely restate, word for word, your original thesis) Answer the questions – So what? Why was your paper important? Why did they read it? Synthesize, don’t summarize (show how everything in your essay fits together like a puzzle) Redirect your reader Give your reader something to think about Relate your thesis to society or the world- make connections Create new meaning End with a general or uplifting statement or question Leave the reader with a new insight or idea *(See “Strategies for Writing a Strong Essay Conclusion” for more info)