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Watch these two short videos:

Thesis statement video: Start watching this video at 2 minutes and 20 seconds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfUkhdh8Z08&t=179s

Outline video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAwmEV-aWIY&t=80s

Now, write an outline

Choose one of the two topics:

A. People should/shouldn’t read

B. People should/shouldn’t be on time.

I. Introduction
A. Hook
B. Background: Punctuality is a very important feature in life, especially in the workplace, studies
specifying that being late costs company’s money. Being on time shows how organized a person
is and respect for others.
C. Thesis: In my opinion, people in recent years have downplayed the importance of being on time
for a meeting or work, because they have established a habit of leaving everything until the last
minute.

II. Body paragraph 1

A. Topic sentence/1st reason: Lack of planning causes daily tasks to accumulate.
1. Example 1: When I didn't plan things my tasks accumulate.
2. Example 2: My older brother is very organized.
3. Example 3: My younger brother leaves his homework until the end and turns in his late work.
4. Example 4

III. Body paragraph 2

1. Topic sentence/2nd reason: It shows how polite and respectful a person is.
2. Example/Illustration 1: Sometimes I get upset when they make me wait.
3. Example/ 2: State leaders usually came early to the meetings they have.
4. Example 3: My dad pays all his debts on time.
5. Example 4

IV Body paragraph 3
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A. Topic sentence 3rd reason.

1. Example 1
2. Example 2
3. Example 3
4. Example 4

V Conclusion paragraph

A. Restate the thesis or paraphrase the thesis statement.: Being on time is very important, but
nowadays people have a habit of leaving everything for last, that's why they are late for
appointments or work.
B. Summarize
C. Call to action