Put Some PEE in your Paragraphs Annandale Writing Center CG 409

How can PEE help your writing? Relevant Does it relate to the thesis statement? Developed Does it make sense? Does the reader have any questions? Coherent and Unified Does it flow well?

What is PEE structure? Point : main idea of the paragraph; it should relate to your thesis statement Evidence : supports your point and thesis statement Explanation : tells the reader how the evidence supports your point and thesis

Example of a PEE Paragraph I admire my Aunt Jane because she is hard-working, generous, and nice. Aunt Jane works very hard at her job. She works double-shifts and wins awards for productivity in her factory. Most people prefer office work, but Jane takes pride in a hard day’s work.

PEE Structure and Essay Organization Thesis Statement 1 st PointEvidenceExplanation2 nd PointEvidenceExplanation3 rd PointEvidenceExplanation

Coherence Ties Transitions Organized Writing

Aunt Jane works very hard at her job. She works double-shifts and wins awards for productivity in her factory. Last year, she won Employee of the Month twice for her excellent effort. Most people prefer office work, but Jane takes pride in a hard day’s work. WORK

Implied Connections Direct Repetition SynonymsRe-stating

Sentence/ Paragraph Transition I didn’t study. I failed the test.Therefore, I studied hard. I failed the test.However,

Paragraph Transition Aunt Jane works very hard at her job. She works double- shifts and wins awards for productivity. Most people prefer office work, but Jane takes pride in a hard day’s work. Although Jane works so hard, she is very generous with her money. When I needed a small loan to fix my car, she gave me the money without hesitation. My aunt never thinks twice about helping others with her hard-earned money.

Review ¶ Development Organization Point Coherence Ties Transitions Explanation Evidence

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