ENGL 182/192 – Outline (Persuasive Essay)

Name & Surname SAMPLE OUTLINE 2 Group

Are toys and games today better for children's development than Student
Topic
toys of the past? Number

I-INTRODUCTION (2 pts.) Ins.’s

Comments
A. Introductory ideas (1 pt.):
Pretend play
Stuffed animals and action figures vs special Internet codes

B. Argument/Thesis statement (1 pt.): In my opinion, e-toys rob children of important benefits

that traditional toys have. We must acknowledge that non-electronic regular toys provide a
break from technology and allow for more creativity.

II- BODY (2 pts.)

Topic sentence 1 (1 pt.): First of all, regular toy animals and action figures offer children a needed
break from technology.

A. Support 1 (0.5 pt.): study – children spend 3 hours a day playing video games
B. Support 2 (0.5 pt.): interact less with family and friends
C. Support 3 (optional): more isolated – affects their ability to socialize
D. Support 4 (optional): traditional toys – negotiate and compromise – social activity
III- BODY (2 pts.)
Topic sentence 2 (1 pt.): Playing with these non-electronic toys also gives children the chance to be
more creative.

A. Support 1 (0.5 pt.): no set of instructions to follow

B. Support 2 (0.5 pt.): imagine their own unique stories
C. Support 3 (optional): research – develop important skills
a. concentrate on one activity
b. make their own decisions
c. example of creating adventures/scripts
IV- BODY Counterarguments and refutations (2 pts.)
Counterargument: (0.50 pt.) On the other hand, some people say that e-toys are equally creative.

A. Support 1 (0.25 pt.): special code – making toys alive in online world
B. Support 2 (0.25 pt.): hear it talk, learn about its personality, likes and dislikes
C. Support 3 (optional): take it on virtual adventures

Refutation: (0.50 pt.) While it seems like this online component adds more creativity, the truth is
that it can inhibit imaginative play.

A. Support 1 (0.25 pt.): follow predetermined scripts

B. Support 2 (0.25 pt.): personalities and actions chosen by toy manufacturers
C. Support 3 (optional): miss out on benefits of pretend play

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 V- CONCLUSION (2 pts.)
Summarize your arguments (1 pt.):

Although e-toys represent the toys of today’s online world, they also come with costs. Children can end
up spending less time socializing with family and friends, and they can lose out on the benefits of real,
pretend play.

Concluding ideas (warning/prediction/suggestion) (1 pt.):

Success – being social and skills in creativity and decision making
Traditional toys – old but wise?

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