WRITING AN OUTLINE

2 BASIC TYPES OF OUTLINE

PARTS OF AN OUTLINE
WEEK 4 DAY 7-8
 Objectives
Writing an Outline

A Identify the different parts of an outline.

B Define the 2 Basic Types of Outline.

Create an Outline Based on the

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Format Discussed.
 Outlining
It is a system that helps students see the
connection of ideas with one another. It
identifies whether the facts, evidences are
enough to support points that the writer wants
to emphasize. Outlining is most important in
organizing ideas to produce a good essay or
speech.
 Parts of an Outline

Main Category
Main focus
or emphasis Supports
Specify the of the
focus of the each main
outline point or idea
outline
Topic Sub-category
 Two Basic Types Outline

Topic Outline Sentence Outline

 What is does?
Outline lists Topic Outline
words or phrases.
Systematic arrangement that arranges your ideas
hierarchically (showing which are main and which are
sub-points), in the sequence you want, and shows
what you will talk about.
Source: https://app.shoreline.edu/doldham/102/HTML/Sentence%20Outline.html
 What it does?
Outline lists
Sentence Outline complete
sentences. It
It shows exactly what you will say about each mini-
uses sentences
topic. Each sentence, instead of simply identifying a
to express
mini-topic. It expresses the specific and complete
complex details
idea
Source: https://app.shoreline.edu/doldham/102/HTML/Sentence%20Outline.html
 Outline Battle
Divide the class into groups and battle each
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other against each other. Create outlines and

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test each members ability to produce an

outline.
 It must be brief
Construction of the
It must be specific
Thesis Statement and precise
It must be
Thesis restricted
A debatable or It must be unified
arguable topic. A
declaration that It must be
something has to be argumentative
proven, supported or
It must be relevant
explained.
It must be
interesting
It must be visible
Constructing a Thesis Statement

Class Activity
Think of a topic and make
an outline (topic or
sentence) in preparation
for our research report.
Short Quiz
Prepare a ¼ sheet of paper
for the quiz. Let’s test your
abilities in outlining and
know if you understood our
lessons so far.
 No. 1

It identifies whether the facts,

evidences are enough to
support points that the writer
wants to emphasize
 No. 2

The aim of this write-up is to

vividly describe a picture of a
person, place or event
 No. 3

It is the part of an outline that

specifies the focus of an outline.
 No. 4

It is or can be a literary criticism,

political manifestos, learned
arguments, observations of daily
life, recollections, and reflections
of the author.
 No. 5

It is the practice of writing down

thoughts with no regard of any
grammar rules.
 No. 6

It is a debatable or arguable
topic, declaring that something
must be proven.
 No. 7

It is a type of outline that shows

exactly what the writer is saying
in a form of mini-topics.
 No. 8

It is the use of 2 words or more

with the same meaning in a
sentence.
 No. 9

It is used to give meaning to

terminologies and share certain
understanding about an idea
 No. 10

It is the ability to process

theories & models to enhance
text comprehension.
 No. 11
It identifies whether the facts,
evidences are enough to
support points that the writer
wants to emphasize. Used most
importantly in organizing ideas
in an essay or speech.
 No. 12

It is the practice of putting

different words together to avoid
saying what the speaker or
writer wants to say
 No. 13

It is a type of outline that

systematically arranges ideas
based on hierarchy or sequence.
 No. 14

It offers details and illustrative

language to construct an image
in a reader’s head.
 No. 15

It is the placement of a lot of

unnecessary words in a
sentence or paragraph to make
it long
 No. 16

It is a part of an outline where

the supporting ideas are place
or written
 No. 17

It is a piece of writing, usually

from an author's personal point
of view.
 No. 18

It is a part of an outline where

the emphasis or focus is written
 No. 19

It is the ability to engage in

rational, independent and
reflective thinking.
 No. 20

The aim of this write-up is to

describe events, and/or tell a
story on the course of
experiences.
 No. 21

It is the process of writing down

without stopping, regardless of
the piece’s spelling, grammar
and any correction.
 No. 22-25

Enumerate the 4 uses of an

outline
 No. 26-28

Enumerate the 3 parts of an

outline
 No. 29-30

Enumerate the 2 basic types of

an outline
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Thank you
Review pp. 40-44 in preparation for our next lesson.