Point, Evidence, Explain, Link Organizer
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Point, Evidence, Explain, Link Organizer" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13), and it covers Common Core W.7.2.B. A 6th grader who is already steady on informative writing can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
7th grade grammar worksheet: build a Point, Evidence, Explain, Link paragraph on how bicycles change a city using a fact bank. Answer key included. Part of our informative essays collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Teach the thesis sheet before any outlining, then use the organizers while students plan. The rubric works for self and peer scoring after drafting.
What students will practice
- Students will state a clear claim about how bicycles change the way a city moves.
- Students will restate one fact from the bank as evidence and explain it.
- Students will link the paragraph back to the claim.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Writing · 7th Grade
Standard: Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
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FAQ
How do I use this informative essays worksheet?
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Teach the thesis sheet before any outlining, then use the organizers while students plan. The rubric works for self and peer scoring after drafting.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Build a Point, Evidence, Explain, Link paragraph on how bicycles change a city using a fact bank. The directions on the page read: Complete Steps 1 to 5, using one fact from the bank as your evidence. An answer key is included.
Can I use this informative essays worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade informative writing, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
What is the PEEL paragraph?
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PEEL stands for Point, Evidence, Explain and Link. PEEL Paragraph Reference With Annotated Example gives sentence starters for each part and a model paragraph on why cities plant shade trees.
How do you outline an informative essay?
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Write a thesis, then group main points with a detail under each. Outline a Research Report uses a fact bank on how the body adapts to high altitude, and Outline an Informative Essay on a Subject of Your Choice lets students choose a subject first.
How do you write a how-to essay?
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List the materials and a safety note, then plan steps in order with transitions such as First and Next. January Topic on Teaching Someone Your Hobby walks through this in five steps.
Which essay sheets have answer keys?
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4 of the 13 do: Build and Sharpen Thesis Statements, Outline a Research Report, Point, Evidence, Explain, Link Organizer and News Article Template With Reporter Notes. The topic based writing sheets are open ended.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Informative Writing |
| Standard | W.7.2.B |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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