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PEEL Paragraph Planner

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PEEL Paragraph Planner

PEEL Paragraph Planner

Student writing with PEEL structure diagram

📝 What is PEEL?

PEEL is a structure that helps you write strong persuasive paragraphs. Each letter stands for:

P - Point: State your opinion clearly

E - Evidence: Provide facts, examples, or statistics to support your point

E - Explanation: Explain how your evidence supports your opinion

L - Link: Connect back to your main argument or link to your next point

🎨 Version 1: Visual PEEL Planner

Instructions: Use this colourful organiser to plan your persuasive paragraph. Write your ideas in each section.

📍 POINT (What is your main opinion?)
📊 EVIDENCE (What facts, examples, or statistics support your point?)
💡 EXPLANATION (How does your evidence prove your point?)
🔗 LINK (How does this connect to your main argument?)

♿ Version 2: Dyslexia-Friendly PEEL Planner

Instructions: This version uses simple symbols and clear spacing. Fill in each section to plan your paragraph.

🎯 P = POINT

My main opinion is...

📈 E = EVIDENCE

The facts that support my opinion are...

🤔 E = EXPLANATION

This evidence proves my point because...

🔄 L = LINK

This connects to my main argument by...

✍️ Write Your PEEL Paragraph

Instructions: Now use your planning to write a complete persuasive paragraph. Remember to include all four PEEL parts!

Topic: ________________________________

✅ Self-Check: PEEL Success Criteria

Instructions: Tick the boxes when you have included each element in your paragraph.

I wrote a clear topic sentence stating my point

I provided relevant evidence to support my point

I explained how my evidence supports my opinion

I linked my paragraph back to my main argument

I used linking words to connect my ideas

I used persuasive language

🔤 Helpful Words Bank

Linking Words: Furthermore, Additionally, However, Therefore, Consequently, For example, In conclusion, As a result

Persuasive Words: Essential, Crucial, Vital, Obviously, Clearly, Undoubtedly, Significantly, Importantly

Evidence Starters: Research shows..., Statistics reveal..., For instance..., Studies prove..., Experts agree...

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