You know how to introduce quotations with the quote sandwich, but how do you integrate that evidence into a paragraph?

It’s simple: PEEL it!

PEEL Paragraphs

PEEL Example

The following example paragraph answers a question based on this scene from The Princess Bride.

Question: How does Inigo use rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, and logos) to convince the Man in Black that he will not drop the rope?

Example PEEL Paragraph

Teaching Resources

More PEEL!

Get the expanded content in the Super ELA! teaching resources available at TPT.

PEEL Paragraph Notes and Practice
Elements of the Essay Notes
Elements of the Essay: Informative Essay Packet

Printer-Friendly Handout

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Writing Concepts

The Quote Sandwich

Write Strong Body Paragraphs with PEEL
Passive Voice vs. Active Voice
Types of Claims
CER Paragraphs
Elements of Argumentative Essays