GCSE-readyEssay planner
Plan a long answer before you write it. A clear plan makes the essay easier to write and easier to mark. Your plan is saved on this device only.
PEEL: one paragraph at a time
- Point
- One clear idea that answers the question.
- Evidence
- A quotation, a fact, a statistic or an example that supports the point.
- Explain
- Show how the evidence proves your point. This is where most marks are won.
- Link
- Link back to the question and on to your next point.
For "evaluate" and "how far do you agree" questions, include the other side of the argument too, and reach a judgement. See what each command word asks for.