EnglishYears 10–11Analytical Skills

PEE paragraphs

Structure analytical paragraphs using Point, Evidence, Explanation (and develop/link)

What you'll learn

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    PEE stands for Point, Evidence, Explain. It's how you build a great answer about a text!

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    What does the first P in PEE stand for?

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    Let's write a PEE paragraph about this sentence: 'The old house stood alone on the hill.' 🏚️

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    Which part of PEE is this sentence? 'The word 'alone' suggests the house has no one nearby.'

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    Build a PEE paragraph by dragging the parts into the right order.

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    What is the Evidence part of this PEE paragraph? 'The storm is violent. The text says 'the wind howled like a wolf.' This creates a scary mood.'

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    Always start with your Point — it's the main idea. Then back it up with Evidence (a quote). Then Explain how the quote proves your point.

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