IB English A Lang & Lit Topic Structuring Your Main Point Revision Notes (SL/HL)

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How PEEL structures an analytical paragraph

PEEL is a structure that makes your ideas land.
Think of PEEL as the four-part recipe for writing a body paragraph that doesn’t just sit there but slaps.
To break it down:
1. P = Point
  1. This is your topic sentence. It's not a vague statement like “the writer uses metaphor.” It’s your clear claim for the paragraph, what the writer is doing and why.
  2. Link the point directly to the guiding question so the examiner can immediately see the paragraph’s focus.
2. E = Evidence
  1. Now you back it up. A short, well-chosen quote or description from the extract that clearly supports your point.
  2. Choose a line that supports the point and gives clear material for analysis.
3. E = Explanation
  1. This is where the analysis is developed. Do not stop at identifying the technique.
  2. Explain the effect created, the tone established, and the deeper idea suggested beneath the surface. Then connect the analysis back to the main argument.
4. L = Link
  1. Tie it back to the guiding question and your thesis.
  2. This shows the examiner you’re not just doing technique-spotting you’re actually building a coherent argument.

Note

Why this structure works:
- It keeps ideas focused and layered, which prevents rambling.
- It forces you to go beyond "what" and into "how and why".
- It helps the paragraph feel intentional and coherent, which supports stronger analytical writing.

Step 1: Point (Topic Sentence)

What to do:
1. Start with a clear, specific, and analytical sentence that states your main idea.

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How PEEL structures an analytical paragraph

PEEL is a structure that makes your ideas land.
Think of PEEL as the four-part recipe for writing a body paragraph that doesn’t just sit there but slaps.
To break it down:
1. P = Point
  1. This is your topic sentence. It's not a vague statement like “the writer uses metaphor.” It’s your clear claim for the paragraph, what the writer is doing and why.
  2. Link the point directly to the guiding question so the examiner can immediately see the paragraph’s focus.
2. E = Evidence
  1. Now you back it up. A short, well-chosen quote or description from the extract that clearly supports your point.
  2. Choose a line that supports the point and gives clear material for analysis.
3. E = Explanation
  1. This is where the analysis is developed. Do not stop at identifying the technique.
  2. Explain the effect created, the tone established, and the deeper idea suggested beneath the surface. Then connect the analysis back to the main argument.
4. L = Link
  1. Tie it back to the guiding question and your thesis.
  2. This shows the examiner you’re not just doing technique-spotting you’re actually building a coherent argument.

Note

Why this structure works:
- It keeps ideas focused and layered, which prevents rambling.
- It forces you to go beyond "what" and into "how and why".
- It helps the paragraph feel intentional and coherent, which supports stronger analytical writing.

Step 1: Point (Topic Sentence)

What to do:
1. Start with a clear, specific, and analytical sentence that states your main idea.

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Higher Level Essay3 subtopics

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Literary Forms4 subtopics

How PEEL structures an analytical paragraph

Step 1: Point (Topic Sentence)

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How PEEL structures an analytical paragraph

Step 1: Point (Topic Sentence)

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