Scribd
Upload
2K views2 pages

What Is A PEEC Paragraph

The document provides instructions for writing a PEEC (Point, Evidence, Evidence, Commentary) paragraph. It explains that a PEEC paragraph includes: 1. A point about the topic or theme being discussed. 2. Evidence from the text, such as a quotation, to support the point. 3. Commentary explaining how the evidence illustrates the point. Writing PEEC paragraphs helps strengthen arguments and encourages close reading of texts by analyzing an author's points and evidence. The document guides writers through choosing a topic, finding supporting evidence, and constructing an original PEEC paragraph in complete sentences.

Uploaded by

Rodel Esteban
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
2K views2 pages

What Is A PEEC Paragraph

The document provides instructions for writing a PEEC (Point, Evidence, Evidence, Commentary) paragraph. It explains that a PEEC paragraph includes: 1. A point about the topic or theme being discussed. 2. Evidence from the text, such as a quotation, to support the point. 3. Commentary explaining how the evidence illustrates the point. Writing PEEC paragraphs helps strengthen arguments and encourages close reading of texts by analyzing an author's points and evidence. The document guides writers through choosing a topic, finding supporting evidence, and constructing an original PEEC paragraph in complete sentences.

Uploaded by

Rodel Esteban
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 2

"What is a PEEC Paragraph"— Presentation transcript:

1 What is a PEEC Paragraph

A paragraph that includes your

Point

Evidence link that explains the situation

Evidence from the text (a quotation, not always dialogue)

Your personal Commentary

It helps your writing by strengthening your argument

It helps your reading skills by encouraging you to see an author’s point and how he/she make the point

2 You Try

In the excerpt, read through it once to understand what is happening in the story. Identify words you do
not know and make sure you understand the characters and the events

On a T-chart, mark the first side of the chart (left) with the ideas the author presents. Mark this in red as
it will be your point. There can be multiple ideas or ideas can be worded in different ways (EX from
Lyddie: courage)

3 Choose one idea to write your PEEC Paragraph on

Choose one idea to write your PEEC Paragraph on. With your GREEN pencil/pen/marker, go back into
the excerpt and underline sentences or phrases that deal with your point. Most of the time, the author
will not use the word that you put on your chart. You want to look at what is happening, how characters
behave, what characters feel, do, or say that shows the reader this excerpt will be about the subject

In Blue, write in the margin the 4 Ws: who, what, when, and where.

4 Your Paragraph in COMPLETE SENTENCES!!!

In Red, write what the point is you are making.

In Blue, introduce the situation to the reader. Assume that the reader has not read this section.

In Green, write the quotation.

In Black, write your commentary, making the point thematic.


5 Even though Lyddie is a child, she proves that she can be courageous even though she is not yet an
adult. When a bear enters their small cottage, her mother “wimpers”, but Lyddie ignores how scared she
is when she jumps into action by commanding everyone to get to safety up the ladder. Lyddie’s orders
are followed by her siblings and “even Mama.” Bravery knows no age and can be found in the young and
old. This last summer, a child the age of 5 watched his mother suddenly go into convulsions. Instead of
crying or feeling helpless, this child acted like a mature, brave adult and immediately called 911 resulting
in his mother being saved. Both Lyddie and this boy proved that courage can be found in the young.

6 Now do your own paragraph

Choose the topic you want to write about. Find your evidence. Make sure your blue sections explains
the situation of who, what, when, where to the reader.

You may use the same topic or the same quotation as the example, BUT ALL THE WORDS THAT YOU
WRITE MUST BE ORIGINAL.

You might also like