Phase 3: Using PEEPC

Whāinga ako: Lesson Goals

We are learning to use PEEPC to write clear paragraphs.

Keywords

Class brainstorm

Brainstorm rules for writing paragraphs, how were you taught at primary school? Were you taught using an acronym at primary school?

Bullet point them on A3 paper as a group or in books.

Mahi - work

Breaking down a paragraph

In the humanitities we use PEEPC.

PEEPC (Humanities).pdf

Here is a copy of the structure we use. Keep it so that you have something to refer to later on.

P for Point

Here you need to make a CLAIM. It needs to be clear and because you would have already done your research, you state it with confidence!

Yes, I think sometimes some people are at risk because of cyclones.

Cyclones are proving dangerous for the people of New Zealand, especially in the North Island.

WB/WT Analysing Topic Sentences

WW Analysing Topic Sentences

E for Explain

At this stage you need to explain your reasoning behind your claim. This must support your topic sentence and cannot go off on a tangent.

E for Example (or Evidence)

Give some reliable evidence. In Humanities we do not usually rely on your experience, it should be from research that you have done. Phrases start with "According to...." or "XXXX says that..."

WB/WT Which Supporting Detail Doesn’t Belong

WW Which Supporting Detail Doesn’t Belong

P for Persuade

At this point in the paragraph you need to persuade us why your evidence proves the claim you are making. BUT when we write in Humanities we try to avoid being too emotional. Stick to the facts and hit the point home.