Paragraph Model

Question 1

What does MAPS mean and what is its purpose?

Answer 1

Definition: Meaning = Audience + Purpose + Structure/Style

Purpose = To help derive the meaning

Question 2

Explain the concept of PEEL and when it should be used?

Answer 2

Explanation:
- Point: Claim on how author’s purpose is achieved through the elements

• Evidence: Support claim with examples and obvious textual evidence
• Tip: has to be very evident and obvious to anyone looking
• Evaluate: Analyze how they convey meaning and how effective it is (MAPS + Evaluation)
• Link: Link back to the thesis statement and the author’s purpose

When: Every paragraph especially the body and the synthesis.

Question 3

Outline the Paper 1 Procedure

Answer 3

Part 1: Analysis

Part 2: Thesis Statement
- 2.A: Unpacking the prompt
- 2.B: Write and check the thesis statement

Part 3: PEEL analysis