4 EASY STEPS the basics of PEE (L) useful tips for EVERYONE

PEE L . . . how? why? Why Do It? What Is It? a 4-step process to writing a response why? how? Why Do It? It’s a helpful structure to answers complicated questions

PEEL or PEAL P Your point E An example or evidence that supports your point E Your explanation / analysis L A link back to the question or next paragraph

PEEL or PEAL PEEL or PEAL P E let’s see more E L

But what does a PEELed paragraph look like? PEEl in action But what does a PEELed paragraph look like?

topic: P AN EXAMPLE Exp1 Exp2 Because of its abnormally high standards, Lincoln is a great high school. AN EXAMPLE P Lincoln’s graduation standards are very high. Ex1 In science classes, students are required to cure “at least one major disease” prior to completing their junior year. Exp1 This is a much higher standard than in other PPS high schools, where typically a student is only expected to vaguely describe an episode of “Bill Nye the Science Guy.” Ex2 English teachers expect students to have a critical analysis of the entire works of Shakespeare, Joyce, Neruda, or Rowling published in a scholarly journal. Exp2 Two years ago, one student successfully published a critical analysis of Lady Gaga lyrics, and only earned a C in the course.

topic: Because of its abnormally high standards, Lincoln is a great high school. AN EXAMPLE Ex3 Perhaps most difficult are Lincoln’s requirements to complete the field of study in History. Exp3 To successfully earn their History credits, Lincoln students must build a time machine and actually become a famous historical figure: Karl Marx—Cardinal class of 2010! L These are just three of the many examples of how Lincoln’s graduation requirements make it a school with high academic standards.

Lincoln’s graduation standards are very high Lincoln’s graduation standards are very high. In science classes, students are required to cure “at least one major disease” prior to completing their junior year. This is a much higher standard than in other PPS high schools, where typically a student is only expected to vaguely describe an episode of “Bill Nye the Science Guy.” English teachers expect students to have a critical analysis of the entire works of Shakespeare, Joyce, Neruda, or Rowling published in a scholarly journal. Two years ago, one student successfully published a critical analysis of Lady Gaga lyrics, and only earned a C in the course. Perhaps most difficult are Lincoln’s requirements to complete the field of study in History. To successfully earn their History credits, Lincoln students must build a time machine and actually become a famous historical figure: Karl Marx—Cardinal class of 2010! These are just three of the many examples of how Lincoln’s graduation requirements make it a school with high academic standards. … AND YOU’RE DONE!