The document discusses using PEA (Point, Evidence, Analysis) paragraphs to structure answers to 'how' and 'why' questions. It provides an example of a student's PEA paragraph analyzing a quote about Beowulf from the story. The document encourages students to write their own PEA paragraphs analyzing provided quotes and sharing them. It emphasizes that a good PEA paragraph makes a point, includes a quotation as evidence, and analyzes the quotation's meaning and what it shows about Beowulf's character.

1. LO: To structure answers to ‘how’ and
‘why’ questions (P.E.E Paragraphs)

2. BeowulfBeowulf
Let us finish reading the last 6 pagesLet us finish reading the last 6 pages
of the story.of the story.
From page 34 “Tell us all andFrom page 34 “Tell us all and
everything…”everything…”

3. Is Beowulf a hero?Is Beowulf a hero?
There are 2 posters on the wallsThere are 2 posters on the walls
One says “Yes, he is a hero!” theOne says “Yes, he is a hero!” the
other says “No, he is not a hero!”other says “No, he is not a hero!”
Stand in a line by the poster youStand in a line by the poster you
agree withagree with

4. Does anyone
know what a
PEA
paragraph is?
Evidence
Analysis
Point
Challenge: Why do we
use PEE paragraphs in
English?

5. Beowulf crouched on the edge of the bench, intent,Beowulf crouched on the edge of the bench, intent,
almost angry.almost angry.
Meaning: to stoop or bend low.
Implies that Beowulf is so
angry that men have been
killed by a monster, he
wants to act and help them
straight
away.
Let’s remind ourselves
about this quote
Meaning:
sharply focused
determined and intense
This indicates that Beowulf
is so determined on seeking
revenge, he seems angry
He is
raring to
go

6. Read over the PEA paragraph written by a student in 7URead over the PEA paragraph written by a student in 7U
Beowulf is presented as a brave and courageous fighterBeowulf is presented as a brave and courageous fighter
determined to seek revenge against those that are treateddetermined to seek revenge against those that are treated
cruelly.cruelly. ‘‘Beowulf crouched on the edge of the bench, intent,Beowulf crouched on the edge of the bench, intent,
almost angry.almost angry.’’ When Beowulf is told of what Grendel did to theWhen Beowulf is told of what Grendel did to the
Danes he becomes so angry that he leans on the edge of theDanes he becomes so angry that he leans on the edge of the
bench as if he is ready to pounce on the monster straight away.bench as if he is ready to pounce on the monster straight away.
‘‘IntentIntent’’ means sharply focused and determined and intense.means sharply focused and determined and intense.
Beowulf feels firm in his decision to help the Danes as he wantsBeowulf feels firm in his decision to help the Danes as he wants
justice to be served. The writer shows that Beowulf is a herojustice to be served. The writer shows that Beowulf is a hero
intent on helping others.intent on helping others.
In pairs can you identify the
Point
Evidence
Analysis

7. Point
Evidence
Analysis
Beowulf is presented as a brave and
courageous fighter determined to seek
revenge against those that are treated
cruelly.
‘Beowulf crouched on the edge of
the bench, intent, almost angry.’
When Beowulf is told of what Grendel
did to the Danes he becomes so angry
that he leans on the edge of the bench as
if he is ready to pounce on the monster
straight away. ‘Intent’ means
sharply focused and determined and
intense. Beowulf feels firm in his
decision to help the Danes as he wants
justice to be served. The writer shows
that Beowulf is a hero intent on helping
others.

8. What are your impressions of
Beowulf?
Challenge: What do the
quotations on your table tell
you about Beowulf’s
character?

9. Point
Evidenc
e
Analysis
Beowulf is presented as .......
When Beowulf is told of what
Grendel did to the Danes he .......
Now write your own PEA paragraph using the
quotation. You can use the teacher help sheet to
help you.
Use your quotation here

10. Share your PEA paragraphsShare your PEA paragraphs
 Have they made a point?Have they made a point?
 Do they use a quotation?Do they use a quotation?
 Have they analysed what the words in the quotationHave they analysed what the words in the quotation
mean and what the language shows about Beowulfmean and what the language shows about Beowulf’’ss
character?character?

11. Does anyone
know what a
PEA
paragraph is?
Evidence
Analysis
Point
Challenge: Why do we
use PEE paragraphs in
English?