P.E.E.L. Sentence Starters

P - Point

Point (P)

Start your paragraph with a clear topic sentence that introduces the main idea:

“In the text…”

“[The text] states that…”

"It is essential to understand that…"

“The text suggests that…”

"The main idea in the text is that…"

"It is evident that…"

"One key argument is that…"

"A significant point to consider is…"

Evidence (E)

Provide supporting evidence or examples to reinforce your point:

• "This can be seen in the case of…"

• "This is supported by…"

• "For example, research shows that…"

• "According to [source],…"

• "An instance of this is when…"

Explain (E)

Explain how your evidence supports your point and its relevance:

"This demonstrates how…"

"The evidence highlights that…"

"This is significant because…"

"This helps us understand why…"

Link (L)

Conclude the paragraph by linking back to the question or transitioning to the next idea:

• "Therefore, it can be concluded that…"

• "This connects back to…"

• "This idea relates to…"

• "As a result, it is clear that…"