Lecture Notes: Understanding the PEEL Structure

Introduction

• Instructor: Teacher Cheryl
• Topic: PEEL Structure for writing
• Purpose: To explain the PEEL structure, its components, and its applications in writing.

What is the PEEL Structure?

• A method to organize ideas and thoughts clearly within paragraphs.
• Applicable in:
  • Continuous writing essays
  • Situational writing
  • Oral communication

Components of PEEL

• P - Point

  • Make the main point or idea of the paragraph.
  • Directly answer the question.
  • Use keywords from the question by paraphrasing it.

• E - Example/Evidence

  • Support your point with examples or evidence.
  • Use personal examples, text evidence, or research/studies.

• E - Explanation

  • Explain how or why the evidence supports the point.
  • Ensure all aspects link back to the main point of the paragraph.

• L - Link

  • Restate or paraphrase the main point.
  • Ensure it ties back to the question.

Application Examples

Example 1: Situational Writing

• Question Prompt: Propose an activity for student counselors to encourage team bonding.
• Model Answer Breakdown:
  1. Point: Best suited activity is the cooking team building challenge.
  2. Example: Details of the activity tasks and requirements.
  3. Explanation: How activity encourages communication and teamwork.
  4. Link: Restates the goal of enhancing cohesiveness.

Example 2: Continuous Writing

• Question Prompt: To travel is to discover. Do you agree?
• Model Answer Breakdown:
  1. Point: Traveling expands our view of the world.
  2. Example: Personal travel experience in Germany.
  3. Explanation: Traveling offers discovery and learning beyond home experiences.
  4. Link: Restates traveling as an eye-opening experience.

Additional Tips

• Swap Order: Explanation can precede the example.
• Repeat Evidence/Explanation: Multiple evidence and explanation sequences can be used before linking.

Final Example

• Topic: Existence of the Loch Ness Monster
  1. Point: Many believe Nessie exists.
  2. Explanation: People claim sightings as proof.
  3. Example: Sighting by Robert Wilson in 1933.
  4. Missing Link: Add a concluding statement to reinforce the existence claim.

Conclusion

• PEEL Recap:
  • P: Point
  • E: Example/Evidence
  • E: Explanation
  • L: Link
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