PEEL Structure

Question 1

First point in the introduction :

Answer 1

introduce the topic (mention names, titles, specific people)

Question 2

Second point in the introduction :

Answer 2

Define 1 - 2 important key ideas or words about your topic

Question 3

Thirds point in the introduction :

Answer 3

Give important background information about your topic

Question 4

Fourth point in the introduction :

Answer 4

Explain your thesis sentence

Question 5

First point in the body :

Answer 5

POINT : A topic sentence

Question 6

Second point in the body :

Answer 6

EVIDENCE : A fact or example that supports the point

Question 7

Third point in the body :

Answer 7

EXPLANATION : connecting the point and evidence

Question 8

Fourth point in the body :

Answer 8

LINK - relate everything that has been stated back to your thesis

Question 9

First point in the conclusion :

Answer 9

Restate your thesis statement in a new way

Question 10

Second point in the conclusion :

Answer 10

Summarize the points made in your body paragraphs

Question 11

Third point in the conclusion :

Answer 11

State how do your points help prove your thesis

Question 12

Fourth point in the conclusion :

Answer 12

State how do your points help prove your thesis