The PEEL method
How to write paragraphs
The PEEL Writing
Method
The PEEL writing method is a simple and easy
to memorize method of paragraph writing.
• Proven
• Provides structure
• Makes writing faster, clearer, and more
concise
What is 'PEEL'?
P
E
E
L
Point
Evidence
Explain
Link
Peel - Point
Make your
point
Topic
sentence
Introduce
the topic
Tell the
reader what
the
paragraph
is about
What is the 'point' you
are trying to make?
Make your point
What are you trying to
prove?
Is it related to the
topic at hand?
Topic sentence
WRITE YOUR TOPIC
SENTENCE
BE BRIEF AND
CONCISE
INTRODUCE YOUR
IDEA
pEel – Evidence/Examples
PROVE IT
SUPPORT
YOUR POINT
WITH
EVIDENCE
AND
EXAMPLES
Evidence/Example
FACTS
STATISTICS
RESEARCH FINDINGS
QUOTES FROM A
CREDIBLE AUTHORITY
OR A PRIMARY TEXT.
peEl - Explain
Show your understanding
Explain more detail
How and why your
evidence supports your
point
Intepret the evidence for
the reader
Note
In some circumstances it may make more
sense to switch Explain and
Examples/Evidence.
It is okay to be flexible with these two.
peeL - Link
Conclude
Reinforce
Last sentence
Reinforce your
point and/or
Link
Link your
writing to the
next paragraph
Overview - PEEL
•
Point – The first sentence introduces the idea or thing
you will discuss. This will be your topic sentence.
•
Example – The next part should introduce and
incorporate an example, or piece of evidence – that
supports your point
•
Explanation – Then explain why the piece of evidence
supports your point
•
Link – This is a sentence that connects your paragraph
with a wider argument, such as a complete essay. The
linking sentence will often explain why you think the
piece of evidence is important.
Example
Q. Should
Animals Be
Kept in Zoos?