1. the basics of PEE (L) useful tips for EVERYONE

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

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

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

5. But what does a PEELed paragraph look like?

6. Lincoln’s graduation standards are very high. topic: P E x1 In science classes, students are required to cure “at least one major disease” prior to completing their junior year. Because of its abnormally high standards, Lincoln is a great high school. E xp1 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.” E x2 English teachers expect students to have a critical analysis of the entire works of Shakespeare, Joyce, Neruda, or Rowling published in a scholarly journal. E xp2 Two years ago, one student successfully published a critical analysis of Lady Gaga lyrics, and only earned a C in the course.

7. topic: E x3 L Perhaps most difficult are Lincoln’s requirements to complete the field of study in History. Because of its abnormally high standards, Lincoln is a great high school. E xp3 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.

8. 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!

9. Want these resources? ICON LINKS YOUTUBE VIDEO: The same POWTOON video used within this PPT PREZI #1 Explains the PEEL process with examples PDF PARAGRAPH Example Paragraph: Lincoln High School Example PREZI #2 Explains the PEEL process with examples POWERPOINT Below are the links used in this presentation plus MORE PDF PARAGRAPH Example Paragraph: Education and Technology

10. Want these resources? ICON LINKS https://www.youtub e.com/watch?v=qqf tVOgDprk http://prezi.com/rk5 m1ntxtzha/peel- paragraphs/ PDF PARAGRAPH Example Paragraph: Lincoln High School Example http://prezi.com/ebwgn yb_2gyb/peel- paragraphs/ POWERPOINT Below are the links used in this presentation plus MORE PDF PARAGRAPH Example Paragraph: Education and Technology