GCSE, English Language: Constructing PEEL Paragraphs

These booklets support GCSE, English Language teachers in delivering sessions on how to write PEEL paragraphs for the GCSE, English Language Exam: Fiction. It can be used for all English Language exam boards. There are two booklets - content detailed below.

*Responding to Conflict in GCSE, Fictional Texts *
This booklet provides GCSE English Language teachers with a structured resource for teaching students how to analyze and respond to conflict in fictional texts. Through carefully crafted short extracts, students are introduced to the PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) method, enabling them to develop clear, focused, and detailed responses to exam-style questions.

The booklet includes:

Three short fictional extracts showcasing different types of conflict: sibling arguments, teacher-student confrontations, and relationship disagreements.
Exam-style questions designed to guide students in identifying and analyzing language techniques.
Model PEEL responses for each extract, providing clear examples of how to structure answers effectively.
Extension exercises encouraging deeper engagement with themes of conflict, tension, and emotional dynamics.
This resource is perfect for teachers looking to improve students’ ability to interpret language, explore character relationships, and construct coherent analytical paragraphs.

Exploring Psychological Narratives with PEEL
This booklet focuses on developing students’ analytical writing skills through psychological narratives. Designed to engage students with complex emotional and mental themes, it includes extracts and exercises aligned with GCSE English Language exam criteria.

Key features include:

Short, rich extracts that explore anxiety, unease, and suspense, giving students an opportunity to analyze subtle language techniques.
Exam-style comprehension questions targeting skills such as interpreting metaphor, personification, and sensory imagery.
A model PEEL paragraph for each extract, showcasing how to structure responses to achieve higher marks.
Step-by-step guidance on writing effective topic sentences, selecting precise evidence, and linking ideas back to the question.

This booklet provides GCSE English Language teachers with a versatile tool to challenge students’ critical thinking and help them refine their analytical writing!