Writing Structure

What does PEEL stand for?

• Purple Elephants Eat Lava

• Purpose Explain Evidence Link

• Point Evidence Explain Link

The evidence is the ________.

• opinion

• example

• claim

The explanation is necessary because it ___________.

• is the work of someone else

• makes your answer longer

• explains why the example is important to your argument

The link is important because _______________.

• it shows how your argument connects
• is the last letter in the method
• it helps you finish your essay

A body paragraph should be at least ___ sentences long.

• 2
• 4
• 7

We use PEEL to

• create a thesis statement

• create a conclusion

• create a hook

• create paragraphs with evidence

Which of the following is not an example of Evidence?

• Fact/Statistic
• Expanding on main point
• Quote
• Example

Which of the following is not an appropriate transition for showing that two ideas or paragraphs are similar to each other?

• Moreover
• In the same way
• Also
• However

The purpose of a conclusion is to

• Write "the end"

• Provide more evidence

• Restate your point and make your argument solid

• Elaborate on your point