English Writing Exercise - PEE Paragraph Writing ( focus on O pinion - Based PEE) T wo T ypes of PEE P aragraphs Type 1: Fact - Based PEE (used for essays, arguments, discussing issues) Point A general claim or idea - something true for people in general, not just you Evidence A fact, statistic, or expert opinion from outside yourself (a study, a doctor, research) Explain Why that fact proves the point - link the evidence back to the claim logically Think: "What does the world/science/research say?" Type 2: Opinion - Based PEE (used for personal writing, reflections, "describe your..." tasks) Point A personal preference or opinion - true for you, not necessarily anyone else Evidence A memory, story, or specific moment from your own life that shows the point is true Explain Why that memory/experience proves the point - what it reveals about how you feel Think: "What has happened to me that shows this is true?" Key D ifference Fact - based Evidence answers: "How do we know this is true for everyone?" Opinion - based Evidence answers: "How do I know this is true for me?" Both still follow the same three - part shape (Point → Evidence → Explain) - only where the evidence comes from changes. Examples Model A — Fact/Expert - based Topic: Sleep Getting enough sleep is essential for teenagers. Sleep experts recommend that teens get between 8 and 10 hours a night. Without enough rest, concentration and memory can suffer during the school day. Model B — Personal Opinion - based Topic: Favourite Way to Spend Free Time Drawing is how I like to spend my free time. Almost every evening, I sketch for at least twenty minutes before dinner. It's the one part of my day when I don't think about anything else. Fact / Expert - Based Evidence Examples 1. Exercise Exercise is important for teenagers. Doctors recommend that teens get 60 minutes of exercise every day. Regular movement like this keeps both the body and the mind healthy. 2. Homework Homework helps students learn better. Research shows that students who complete homework often score higher on tests. Practising outside class, in other words, makes learning stick. 3. Phones in Class Phones can be useful in the classroom. Many students use their phones to look up new vocabulary instantly. Quick access to information like this helps students learn faster. 4. Recycling Recycling helps protect the environment. Recycling just one glass bottle can power a computer for 25 minutes. Small actions like this can add up to a big difference for the planet. 5. Reading for Fun Reading for fun is a great habit for students. Studies show that students who read for pleasure build a wider vocabulary. Because of this, students become stronger writers and speakers. Personal Opinion / Experience - Based Evidence PEE Mix - and - Matc h 1. Favourite Season Summer is my favourite season. Every summer, my family and I go camping by the lake for a week. Those trips are when I feel most relaxed and happy. 2. Best Way to Relax 3. Favourite Food 4. Ideal Weekend 5. Favourite Subject I prefer a quiet weekend over a busy one. Art is my favourite subject at school. Listening to music is the best way for me to relax. Noodles are my favourite food. In art class, I once spent three hours finishing a painting without even noticing the time pass. Whenever I feel stressed before an exam, I put on my headphones for ten minutes. Last Saturday, I stayed home, read a book, and went to bed early. My grandmother used to make them for me every Sunday when I was young. By Monday, I felt far more ready for school than I usually do. Nothing else in my week makes me feel that focused. Somehow, the noise around me fades away and my mind feels calmer. Eating them now always reminds me of home. Personal Opinion / Experience - Based Evidence PEE Mix - and - Match [answers] 1. Favourite Season Summer is my favourite season. Every summer, my family and I go camping by the lake for a week. Those trips are when I feel most relaxed and happy. 2. Best Way to Relax Listening to music is the best way for me to relax. Whenever I feel stressed before an exam, I put on my headphones for ten minutes. Somehow, the noise around me fades away and my mind feels calmer. 3. Favourite Food Noodles are my favourite food. My grandmother used to make them for me every Sunday when I was young. Eating them now always reminds me of home. 4. Ideal Weekend I prefer a quiet weekend over a busy one. Last Saturday, I stayed home, read a book, and went to bed early. By Monday, I felt far more ready for school than I usually do. 5. Favourite Subject Art is my favourite subject at school. In art class, I once spent three hours finishing a painting without even noticing the time pass. Nothing else in my week makes me feel that focused. Write Your Own Personal O pinion /Experien ce Paragraph Social media The best place you've ever visited Learning a second language Your favourite hobby Public transport