Unit 1.6 - PIE Structure

Students will be able to:

• Describe the three parts of PIE (point, illustration, explanation) structure and their interrelationship which facilitates clarity and coherence of a paragraph
• Identify and use PIE structure variations within paragraphs (e.g., PIEIE, PIIE, PIE-C)
• Evaluate the effectiveness of PIE structure and variations in a sample and their own writing and propose revisions based on new knowledge from lesson

Part 1: Class Discussion

As a class discuss these following questions:

• What does PIE stand for?
• Why is PIE structure important?
• What aspect of PIE is the most difficult for you?

Part 2: Lecture on PIE Variation

Listen to the lecture on PIE Variation. Follow the instructor’s lecture by downloading the PPT provided on the website from Slide 25.

Look at the examples of the kinds of variations you instructor is talking about by looking at Part 2 of the PIE Structure Worksheet.

Part 3: PIE  Structure Activities - Part 1

Download the worksheet provided on the website entitled PIE Structure Worksheet. Practice identifying PIE based on Task 1 on the worksheet. Complete Task 1 with a partner. Discuss the answers as a class.

Part 4: PIE  Strucutre Activities - Part 2

Pull up your Diagnostic Essay. Complete Task 2 of the PIE Structure Worksheet on your own.

Part 5: PIE  Structure Activities - Part 3

Keep your Diagnostic Essay up on the computer screen. Swap seats with the person sitting next to you and complete Task 3 of the PIE Structure Worksheet on your own.