PEE Paragraph Writing Mat

This PEE Paragraph Writing Mat is an invaluable resource for KS3, KS4, and KS5 students. It provides structured support to help students construct coherent PEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation) paragraphs. Designed for versatility, the mat includes a range of sentence starters and a comprehensive list of analytical verbs and adverbs, enabling students to strengthen their points and deepen their analysis.

The Writing Mat has been successfully implemented across a school, proving useful not only in English but also in subjects such as Religious Education, History, and Pastoral lessons. Students benefit from a consistent framework for paragraph writing, which can be applied in formative and summative assessments alike. By reinforcing a reliable structure, this mat supports students in building confidence and improving clarity in their responses.

What’s included:

• Sentence starters for introducing points, helping students to structure their arguments with clarity.
• Sentence starters for presenting evidence, ensuring students can integrate quotes or data effectively.
• Sentence starters for analysis, guiding students in articulating the significance of their evidence.
• A list of analytical verbs, allowing students to vary their language and convey precise analytical insights.
• A list of analytical adverbs, enhancing the quality of student responses by adding depth to their explanations.
• Discourse markers for extension tasks, encouraging more sophisticated linking and transitions in their writing.

This Writing Mat is provided in PDF format, making it easy to download, print, and distribute. It serves as a handy reference that students can keep at their desks or in their folders for quick access during lessons, homework, or assessments. Teachers across subjects can rely on this resource to support students in developing clear, structured paragraphs and in achieving greater consistency in their written work.

The PEE Paragraph Writing Mat is a versatile tool that promotes analytical thinking and effective written communication, helping students to refine their writing skills across multiple discipline