PEELS Peel your writing What does PEEL mean
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PEEL(S) Peel your writing!
What does PEEL mean? “P” = _____: Make your point “E” = ______: Backing up your point or claim with supporting facts from the text. “E” = _______: Explain how the evidence supports your claim; the explanation is a way to create cohesion (unity) between the point and the evidence. “L” = _____: Form a connection between your point and your claim.
Example: Claim: _________________ _________________ Text: Exhaustion among teens has serious consequences. Many teens fall asleep while attending class or doing homework because they are so tired. Teenage drivers are also in danger of getting into car accidents when they are tired.
Point “Schools must adopt a later start time because it will improve academics. ” ________________ ____
Evidence: “Many teens fall asleep while attending class or doing homework because they are so tired. ” (LA Times) ________________ ______
Explanation Students are falling asleep in class and ________________. Also, ________ __because students receive poor scores for incomplete or missing assignments.
Link If schools were to start later, ________________ _. This would result in ________________ ________.
