📚 Part 1: Quick checks (Multiple Choice & Identification)

WALT: Understand the components of a PEEL paragraph.

Success criteria: I can identify Point, Explain, Evidence and Link; choose relevant evidence; use linking words for cohesion.

✏️ Part 2: Short answers & Writing

a) Regular exercise helps teenagers concentrate better at school. _______

b) Physical activity increases blood flow to the brain, improving focus and memory. _______

c) A recent NZ survey showed 70% of teens reported better concentration on days they exercised. _______

d) This shows that encouraging regular exercise can support learning and achievement. _______

Point: __________________________________________________________

Explain: ________________________________________________________

Evidence (quote, statistic or example): _____________________________

Link (back to topic or to next paragraph): _________________________

Differentiation & support: Use sentence starters, colour-coded PEEL boxes, or write orally first. Allow speech-to-text if helpful.

Extension: Add a counter-argument sentence and briefly refute it; include a quote or statistic from a reliable source.

Dyslexia-friendly tips: Keep sentences short, use clear spacing, and colour-code PEEL parts when planning.