Intro to PEEL

Master the PEEL writing strategy for stronger paragraphs!

Label the parts of the sentence as lead in, evidence, parenthetical citation lead in evidence parenthetical citation Determine which evidence is correct and incorrect. Correct The author writes, "Harry had no strength to lift his head and see his savior's identity" (Rowling 370). For example, "The teenage Sirius had plastered the walls with so many posters and pictures" (Rowling 178). On page 87, "Ron's prediction came true within hours" (Rowling). According to Rowling, "He [Dumbledore] was not being kind or generous" (373). The author writes, "'She is no niece of ours, my Lord,' she cried over the outpouring of mirth" (Rowling 10). Incorrect "The goblin looked slantwise at Harry..." (Rowling 488). According to the author: There was silence in the room (Rowling 559). In the book it says, "Harry hurtled around a corner and found Fred and a small knot of students..." (Rowling pg. 621). Based on the reading, "He nearly dropped the Snitch in surprise and excitement." (Rowling 133) The text says, "Uncle Vernon's and Harry's eyes met" (Rowling, 33). Match each part of PEEL to the correct sentence. Evidence According to the text, "After opening his mouth once or twice more, Dudley subsided into scarlet-faced silence" (Rowling 41). Point Dudley was embarrassed after Harry saved him. Explanation Because his face turned red, and he didn't know what to say, readers can tell he is embarrassed. Link Sometimes people are embarrassed when they do not know how to express gratitude. Label each part of the PEEL response as point, evidence, explanation, link, lead-in, andparenthetical citation. point lead-in evidence parenthetical citation explanation link Click hereto read the article and answer the following question using the PEEL strategy. Which house's common room had Harry never seen?