Paragraph Writing

Topic Sentence

• Every paragraph starts with a topic sentence

• It introduces the topic of the paragraph and the controlling idea. The controlling idea tells the reader what will be said about the topic.

• Ex. High school is a challenging experience.

Supporting Sentences/The Body

• The body of a paragraph has supporting sentences

• It gives detail to develop the main idea of the paragraph. ( more about this later)

The Concluding Sentence

• The Concluding Sentence re-states the Topic Sentence in another way.

• Ex. In conclusion, being a high school students

The PEE Method

Time to PEE on our Writing

• PEE stands for Point, Evidence and Explanation. By using this formula you will create an effective and strong paragraph. These are the Supporting Sentences of your paragraph.

• P – Introduces the point you want to make

• E - Gives examples/reasons/facts to you reader to support your point.

• E- Explains how your examples connect to your point

PEE Method

• Topic: Describe Riverside high school

• Point – Riverside is a wonderful school because of the many extra-curricular activities that are available to students.

• Evidence – Riverside offers extra-curricular activities from sports, to clubs to the arts. For example, during the fall, we have a swim team, junior and varsity volleyball. We also offer clubs like the multi-cultural club, green club and poetry club.

• Explanation – Having a variety of extra-curricular activities offered makes Riverside a more enjoyable school and therefore a great school to attend.