LO Discursive Essay:
40/70 marks
Stance – convince!
Yes / No – look at the evidence and sources to make a decision, don’t just
go with your opinion
5 paragraphs:
1. Introduction:
- Stance: Take the title, write it in a way to show if you are for or
against whatever the topic is.
- Unpack context (define terms)
2. PEEL: (Main reason with most evidence)
P – Point of argument (MAIN reason for your stance)
E – Evidence / example
E – Explain each bit of evidence (why is it relevant to your
argument)
L – Link to stance (therefore it can be argued that…)
3. PEEL: (Less reasons with less evidence)
P
E
E Reaso
L
P
E
E Reaso
L n2
4. Counterargument:
“However, some may argue…”
Something other than your stance
See things from another perspective
P
E
E
M (minimize)
“Although (this point) is valid, it is more important to…”
5. Conclusion:
No new information
Summarise main point of argument
“For the following reasons, it can be argued that… (stance)”
Quote: “be the change you wish to see in the world”
40/70 marks
Stance – convince!
Yes / No – look at the evidence and sources to make a decision, don’t just
go with your opinion
5 paragraphs:
1. Introduction:
- Stance: Take the title, write it in a way to show if you are for or
against whatever the topic is.
- Unpack context (define terms)
2. PEEL: (Main reason with most evidence)
P – Point of argument (MAIN reason for your stance)
E – Evidence / example
E – Explain each bit of evidence (why is it relevant to your
argument)
L – Link to stance (therefore it can be argued that…)
3. PEEL: (Less reasons with less evidence)
P
E
E Reaso
L
P
E
E Reaso
L n2
4. Counterargument:
“However, some may argue…”
Something other than your stance
See things from another perspective
P
E
E
M (minimize)
“Although (this point) is valid, it is more important to…”
5. Conclusion:
No new information
Summarise main point of argument
“For the following reasons, it can be argued that… (stance)”
Quote: “be the change you wish to see in the world”
