The document explains how to use the PEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation) structure when writing about a text. PEE provides a framework for including a point, evidence to support the point using a quote from the text, and an explanation of the point. An example is provided where the point is that Michael thinks Joe smells awful, the evidence is a quote showing Michael doesn't want to smell Joe, and the explanation gives more context about Michael helping Joe but not wanting to smell his horrible smell. PEE helps address reading assessment criteria and proves understanding of a text.

1. P E E Paragraphs

2. How to order the following using PEE :
The red sauce trickledown from is lips, down over his chin
on to his blackjacked.‟ This shows that he eats in a
disgusting way and covers himself with food.
Point : It could be because he is in a rush to eat food as
he hasn't eaten for a long-time, or perhaps he is not
Evidence used to other people watching him. Joe has no
table manners and is a Explanation messy eater.
AIM: To understand how this structure
helps us write about English

3.  When you are writing about a text or discussing a text it
is very important that you use quotes to back up what
you are saying.
 Using PEE is a way of writing about a text making sure
that you include textual evidence.
Introduction: Using Point, Evidence,
and Explanation (PEE)

4.  Reading is assessed by looking at 5 aspects of a piece of
writing.
1. Understand and select information and use of
evidence
2. Interpret evidence
3. Text structure and organisation
4. Writer's use of language
5. Writer's purpose and effect
Why use PEE?

5.  PEE gives you a structured way of covering these
assessment foci.
 Using PEE will help you get a better level in reading.
 It proves you understand and can write about what you
have read.
SO…

6.  Read the paragraph below and decide what is the
Point, Evidence and Explanation:
 I tried not to breathe, not to smell him .‟Even though
Michael is helping Joe , he doesn't want to smell the
horrible smell coming from him. Michael thinks that Joe
smells awful.
Identify the point, evidence and
explanation.

7.  Point Michael thinks that Joe smells awful.
 Evidence “ I tried not to breathe, not to smell him.”
 Explanation Even though Michael is helping Joe he
doesn't want to smell the horrible smell coming from
him.
Identify the point, evidence and
explanation.

8.  Point – What does the quote show in very simple terms?
 Evidence – This is a „quote‟ taken from the text to prove or
support what it is that you are saying.
 Explanation – This is where you give a more detailed
explanation of the point. It is good to include your own
personal opinion here.
Adapted from: http://www.tes.co.uk/ResourceDetail.aspx?storyCode=6069813
Point / Evidence / Explanation (PEE)