Shakespeare Paragraph Writing Mat PEEAL

The Paragraph Writing Mat is an essential resource designed to assist either lower English ability students or younger students in planning and structuring their PEEAL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Analysis, Link) paragraphs, particularly in response to Shakespearean essay questions. Printed in vibrant colour and sized at A3, this planning mat serves as a visual guide to help students craft compelling and coherent paragraphs.

Key Features:

Point Sentence Starters: Provides phrases to help students introduce the main idea or argument of the paragraph, such as “Shakespeare creates a sense of…” and “The playwright emphasises…”

Evidence Sentence Starters: Offers structures for incorporating quotes and examples from the text, ensuring that each point is well-supported.

Explanation Sentence Starters: Guides students in clarifying what their evidence means in their own words, enhancing their understanding and interpretation of the text.

Analysis Sentence Starters: Encourages deeper analysis by explaining the significance of the evidence and how it supports the main idea, with starters like “This is upsetting because…” and “This moment is particularly sad because…”

Linking Sentences: Helps students connect their paragraphs back to the main argument or to the next point, ensuring a cohesive essay structure.

Additional Features:

Connectives: A variety of connectives are provided to aid in the flow of the essay, categorised by their use in beginning sentences, providing examples, explaining significance, and linking ideas.