1. 4 EASY STEPS
the basics of
PEE (L)
useful tips for EVERYONE

2. 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

3. 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

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

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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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!