Mastering PEEL Paragraphs

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📖 The PEEL Structure

A PEEL paragraph is a structured way to write a clear, well-supported argument or explanation. Each letter stands for a key part of your paragraph:

🔵 P — Point: State your main idea or argument in one clear sentence.
🟢 E — Evidence: Support your point with a quote, fact, statistic, or example.
🟡 E — Explanation: Explain how your evidence supports your point. This is the most important part!
🔴 L — Link: Connect back to your point or the broader question/topic.

📝 Example PEEL Paragraph

Topic: Social media has a negative impact on teenagers.

[Point] Social media has a damaging effect on the mental health of many teenagers. [Evidence] According to a 2022 Canadian study, 60% of teens who spent more than three hours per day on social media reported higher levels of anxiety and depression. [Explanation] This suggests that prolonged exposure to curated online content creates unrealistic comparisons, leading teenagers to feel inadequate about their own lives. [Link] Clearly, the widespread use of social media is contributing to a mental health crisis among young Canadians.

1. Label each sentence in the example above. Write P, E, E, or L in the correct blank:

"Social media has a damaging effect…" → _____
"According to a 2022 Canadian study…" → _____
"This suggests that prolonged exposure…" → _____
"Clearly, the widespread use of social media…" → _____

2. Which part of PEEL do you think is the most important? Explain why in one or two sentences.

🔍 Part 2: Analyse & Identify

3. Read the paragraph below. Identify the missing PEEL component and circle your answer.

"Technology in classrooms improves student engagement. Many schools in Ontario have reported higher participation rates since introducing tablets and interactive whiteboards. Technology is therefore an essential tool in modern education."

Point

Evidence

Explanation

Link

4. Which of the following are characteristics of a strong PEEL paragraph? (Select ALL that apply.)

The point is clearly stated in the first sentence.

Evidence is included but never explained.

The explanation connects evidence back to the point.

The link restates or reinforces the main idea.

Personal opinions replace evidence entirely.

5. Rewrite the weak explanation sentence below to make it stronger. Add specific reasoning that connects the evidence to the point.

Weak sentence: "This shows that reading is good."

Topic: Reading regularly improves vocabulary and academic performance.

✏️ Part 3: Write Your Own PEEL Paragraphs

Choose ONE of the topics below and write a complete PEEL paragraph. Use the scaffold provided to guide your writing.

6. Choose your topic:

A: School uniforms should be mandatory in Canadian high schools.

B: Students should be allowed to use their phones during class time.

C: Climate change education should be a compulsory subject in Grade 10.

7. Plan your paragraph using the scaffold below, then write your full paragraph in the space provided.

Point (your main argument): _________________________________________

Evidence (quote, fact, or example): ___________________________________

Explanation (how does it support your point?): _________________________

Link (connect back to your point/topic): ________________________________

Full PEEL Paragraph:

8. Self-assess your paragraph. Tick each box if you included it:

I clearly stated my Point in the first sentence.

I included relevant Evidence (a fact, quote, or example).

I wrote a detailed Explanation connecting evidence to my point.

I ended with a Link sentence that ties back to my argument.

My paragraph is written in formal, academic English.

Mastering PEEL Paragraphs

Mastering PEEL Paragraphs

📖 The PEEL Structure

📝 Example PEEL Paragraph

🔍 Part 2: Analyse & Identify

✏️ Part 3: Write Your Own PEEL Paragraphs

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