Outline of a Composition

Example One : Trees in Our Life

1st P Topic Sentence : Trees are ______________________________
Developing : I. ________________________________________ ()
II. _________________________________________ ()
III. _________________________________________ ()
Conclusion : _____________________________________________
2nd Topic S : _______________________________________________________
Develop : I _____________________________________________________ ()
II. ____________________________________________________ ()
III _____________________________________________________ ()
Con. : ________________________________________________________
Trees are of great importance to human beings in many ways. First of all, they can
offer us fresh air, ____________________________________. If we cant breathe fresh air,
we may fall ill. In the second place, we can make use of wood to manufacture ______
_____________________ furniture, such as ___________, _____________, as well as
_________________. Besides, trees play a very important role in beautifying our world.
Because of trees, we can enjoy _______________________________________.
Therefore, it stands to reason that the world would be lifeless and colorless but for trees.
To stop trees from being cut down at random, we ought to take some measures to
protect them. First, we should educate our people to ___________________ and
_______________________. Second, it is essential that everyone of us do his part to
plant more trees and _______________________________. Most importantly, the
authorities concerned should make some proper laws to punish those who do damage
to our trees. In so doing, I believe we can live in harmony with these giant green plants.
Other benefits of trees :
Slow down runoff by holding or absorbing water
Provide shelter for people, animals, and other plants
Reduce the devastating effects of flooding
Protect the world climate by absorbing carbon dioxide (too much contributes to the Greenhouse effect)
Provide certain habitats offer us beautiful scenery
There are three reasons why I prefer jogging to other sports. One reason is that Jogging is a cheap sport.
I can practise it anywhere at any time with no need for a ball or any other equipment. Another reason why I
prefer jogging is that it is friendly to my heart. I dont have to exhaust myself or do excessive efforts while
jogging. Finally, I prefer this sport because it is safe. It isnt as risky as other sports like gymnastics, racing or
horseback riding. For all these reasons, I consider jogging the best sport of all.

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Assignment
Topic :__________________________

1st P Topic Sentence : ____________________________________________________

Developing : I. ___________________________________________________
II. ___________________________________________________
III. ________________________________________________
Conclusion : ____________________________________________________

2nd Topic S : ______________________________________________________________

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II. ____________________________________________________ _______
III ____________________________________________________________
Con. : _______________________________________________________________

Part II : Develop the outline into a composition

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Music, the language of the soul, interprets our emotions in daily lifesuch as joy, passion, peace, grace, sadness,
disappointment, or even fear.

()() Music can invoke or influence changes of our feelings or

moods.() For example, at a ball, music can drive us wild with passion as we dance around and around. At the
theater

(), the background music of a thriller can carry us away, create suspense, stress,

and extreme fright. And at a wedding

() , music can make us feel happy, tender and

blessed. Likewise, when we go to bed, music accompanies and soothes us. Or traditionally

), at Christmas time, we sing carols; in Chinese New Year, we sing merry songs to bless each other. So, with
music, our life is colorful and alive.() Music plays a significant part in our life because it embodies our
feelings.()