In honor of Valentine's Day, my classes wrote PEAC paragraphs on a noun that they love. Some of them took the challenge of drawing the words "person," "place," or "thing" out of a bag, and some of them wanted to choose for themselves.
A PEAC paragraph is:
P- Point (Introduction): Make sure it has two strong adjectives
E- Evidence: Give a reason for what you just said. Try to use at least one vivid verb.
A- Analysis: Go deeper! An example works great here. Vary your sentence patterns with a dependent clause or prepositional phrase at the beginning.
C- Conclusion: Wrap it up. Experiment with giving the reader something to consider, or use ? or ! instead of a period.
Each section can have more than one sentence!
Here are some great samples across the grades. Each student had to label the parts of their PEAC paragraph and color code it. Enjoy learning about nouns these students love!
People we love:
by Vianna (2nd grade)
Places we love:
Las Vegas, by David (3rd grade)
Las Vegas is the best place for an amazing family vacation! It has a smaller copy of the Statue of Liberty, Pharoh, the Pyramid, Eiffel Tower, and even the London Eye! When I took a trip there, I saw all of those things! There was a sphere with a picture that changed that I saw up close at the Cosmopolitan. Then I went to the Grand Canyon and saw Mic! Obvioulsy, Las Vegas is the most wonderful place to take a family vacation!
The glorious Hawaii island, Kauai
By Jojo (5th grade)
Kauai is the most beautiful and mesmerizing place, a God’s paradise. This island has mountains with green foliage and swaying palm trees, and crystal clear water with soft sand and rushing waves. When I go on trips there, I hike up a mountain where excitement comes rushing through me, knowing the moment has come. A second later, I am swinging through the beauty of the Kauai forest, which is gazing at me beautifully. After ziplining is over, I run down to the silky sand of the beach, where I stare at colorful blue and red fish in the gleaming ocean. I watch as a pineapple-orange sunset starts, knowing that the end of an adventurous day is over. This paradise is so dazzling to me that when I visit here, I feel as if I am on a different planet.
by Chuyu (5th grade)
Things we love:
Romeo, by Matthew (4th grade)
My cat Romeo is the funniest, fluffiest feline that has ever lived. He jumps over bags like a frog. At night, he gets so sleepy, he yawns. You can even see his tongue and the roof of his mouth! No doubt, my cat is the cutest and most entertaining animal ever.
Pom Pom, by Diba (4th grade)
My bunny Pom Pom is the cutest, most adorable, food-begging bunny that has ever lived in the universe. She has the most beautiful chunky belly ever that is filled with all sorts of food and treats. In the morning, Pom Pom happily wakes up to some delicious hay and veggies all just for her to eat. When she hears her plastic bag with veggies, she begs to eat right away. Clearly, Pom Pom is the best, cutest, chunkiest bunny ever!
The Ocean, by Audrey (5th grade)
The dazzling, majestic ocean is oh so interesting! It is home to many colorful and unique sea creatures. Ranging from the weird and scary sea lamprey, to the agile and graceful dolphin, the ocean is teeming with amazing life! Obviously, if you are a fish-lover, going to the ocean will enrich you more than going to the aquarium.
