This document provides tips for writing paragraphs using the PEEL structure: P=Point: Write a topic sentence stating the main point. E=Explain and Elaborate: Explain and elaborate on the main point with 3-4 supporting points, explaining each point. E=Evidence and Examples: Provide evidence and examples to support each point of explanation. L=Link: Write a concluding sentence that restates the main point. The document outlines the PEEL structure and provides examples of language to use at each stage, such as transition words for explaining points and phrases for concluding. Writers should use PEEL to structure historical paragraphs with a clear main point supported by explanation and evidence.

1. Tips for Using PEEL
Remember to think about our
strategies in planning and writing
paragraphs –including the
hamburger structureand most
importantly PEEL!
While your assessmentmust
follow the text type of a textbook
page and include proper
formatting, the foundation of your
arguments and writing will be your
historical supporting paragraphs.
You will want to identify three to four central ideas to your argument and follow PEEL.
P = Point
Main point/thesisin topic sentence or introduction.
E = Explain and Elaborate
E = Evidence and Examples
E + E 3-4 main points/paragraphsof explanation and
elaborationwith evidence and examples.
L = Link
Linking or ending/clincher sentence which restates main point/
thesis, concludes or links to next point/paragraph.

2. Paragraph Writing – Tips for Using PEEL
P E+E E+E E+E L PARAGRAPH WRITING
P
Point  Write your main point/thesis in a topic sentence of about 20-30 words.
 Copy several words verbatim (exactly) from your task/question into your
topic sentence.
 Identity 3-4 key concepts, main points or controlling ideas.
 Use high modality expressions or scale ‘to _____ extent…’
E+E
Elaborate/
Explain +
Example/
Evidence
To begin with, …
Initially, …
First and foremost, …
 State your first reason (point of elaboration) and explain this point.
 Then support this with evidence and examples (from your research and
sources).
For instance, … For example, …
The text suggests that…
Sources support that… which is corroborated by…
E+E
Elaborate/
Explain +
Example/
Evidence
Furthermore, …
Also, …
In addition, it is obvious that _______ and this clearly
indicates that ___________.
 State your second reason/point elaborating and explaining this.
 Refer to examples and evidence to support.
E+E
Elaborate/
Explain +
Example/
Evidence
Additionally, …
Moreover, it is evident that…
 State your third reason/point of elaboration and explanation.
 Again refer to examples and evidence to support your argument.
E+E
Elaborate/
Explain +
Example/
Evidence
Finally, the use of “_______________” undoubtedly
demonstrates that __________.
The text clearly illustrates that ______________
The representation of “______________” powerfully signifies
that __________.
 State your fourth point of elaboration and explanation and support with
evidence and examples.
L
Link  The link, ‘ending’ or concluding sentence is where you re-state your main
point/thesis in slightly different words from the topic sentence.
Thus, … Therefore, …
Consequently, … Hence, …
As a result, …
Adaptedfromthe workof M. Rigby(2013)