SHS

Applied Subject

English for Academic and

Professional Purposes

Quarter 1
Module 5: Outlining
English for Academic ang Professional Purposes-SHS (Applied Subject)
Quarter 1 – Module 5: Outlining

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 SHS
Applied Subject

English for Academic and

Professional Purposes

Quarter 1
Module 5: Outlining
 Day 1

Pretest

Directions: Read the items carefully and encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. It enables the writer to produce a guide in writing an essay.
A. Paraphrasing B. Planning C. Outlining D. Summarizing

2. This outline uses sentences in arranging the main and sub-points of the topic.
A. Topic Outline C. Paragraph Outline
B. Sentence outline D. None of them

3. This outline uses words and phrases in arranging the main and sub-points of the
topic.
A. Topic Outline C. Paragraph Outline
B. Sentence outline D. None of them

4. Which statement is not true about outlining?

A. It is a vague plan of writing a text.
B. It gives direction to the writer in writing an essay.
C. It prevents a writer from being stuck when performing the actual writing of
an essay.
D. Both B and C

5. Which shows the correct order in creating an outline?

I. Search and II. Decide III. Identify IV. Organize V. Identify

gather what kind of your main your your main
information outline to be topic information categories
about your used using your and
topic chose outline subcategories
style

A. I-II-III-IV B. II-III-V-IV C. III-I-II-V-IV D. IV-III-II-I

{For numbers 6-10, refer to the table below.}

I. Significance of developing oral communication to English

II. The benefit in the development of typing skills
III. Advantage of familiarity to online searching
IV. Students in early years must develop typing skills, searching information online
and speaking English.

6. Which of information above is a thesis statement?

A. I B. II C. III D. IV

7. What is the topic presented in the table?

A. Importance of typing skills C. Various skills significant for a child
B. good effects of communication to children D. None of them

8. Which of the following shows the correct arrangement of the information above?
A. Thesis statement: Item IV
Body paragraph 1: Item II
Body paragraph 2: Item III
Body paragraph 3: Item I
C.
Thesis statement: Item II
Body paragraph 1: Item III
Body paragraph 2: Item IV
Body paragraph 3: Item II
B. Thesis statement: Item III
Body paragraph 1: Item I
Body paragraph 2: Item IV
Body paragraph 3: Item II
D.
Thesis statement: Item III
Body paragraph 1: Item IV
Body paragraph 2: Item I
Body paragraph 3: Item II

9. Which of the following serves as a supporting detail for item I?

A. Being able to chat with other persons at an early age is greatly beneficial.
B. Mother tongue should be prioritized since it represents the culture of
Filipinos.
C. Learning to communicate in English medium enables the student to be ready
for higher level of education and job opportunities.
D. Both A and C

10. Which statement is not true based on the information given?

A. Being able to type in a keyboard at an early age is significant most especially
that time now requires competence on online platforms.
B. The ability to speak in English and practice it at an early age benefit the child
especially for the job opportunities in the future.
C. A child’s capability to search for necessary information like searching in
Google greatly helps him or her to be introduced to what further education
looks like.
 D. None of the above

{For numbers 11-15, refer to the text below.}

I. Introducing research most especially in senior high school is commendable since

it enhances students’ comprehension and writing skills.

II. Being able to read variety of texts from electronic or non-electronic sources
enhances students’ comprehension.
A. In reading related literature and studies, summarizing or paraphrasing
important ideas enhances students’ capability to understand a reading
material.
B. Moreover, during oral defense, student’s answers reflect on how he or she
understand the research created

III. In creating research, the collaboration of the idea of any authors and writers
themselves depicts more exposure to critical writing.
A. Even in the introduction, writing the major elements like nature of the topic,
setting and the aims of the study is already a good springboard for the
development of writing.
B. In the creation of the later part of research, rewording and interpreting results
intends to use a higher level of writing skills since using own words,
summarizing, paraphrasing is applied.

11. What type of outline is presented above?

A. Topic Outline C. Paragraph Outline
B. Sentence outline D. None of them

12. Identify the thesis statement of the outline.

A. Being able to read variety of texts from electronic or non-electronic sources
enhances students’ comprehension.
B. Introducing research most especially in senior high school is commendable
since it enhances students’ comprehension and writing skills.
C. In creating research, the collaboration of the idea of any authors and writers
themselves depicts more exposure to critical writing.
D. None of the above

13. Which sentence/s is/are included in the body paragraphs?

A. Introducing research most especially in senior high school is commendable
since it enhances the students’ comprehension and writing skills.
B. Being able to read variety of texts from electronic or non-electronic sources
 enhances students’ comprehensions.
C. In creating research, the collaboration of the idea of any authors and writers
themselves depicts more exposure to critical writing.
D. Both B and C

14. This sentence supports this idea: Writing research develops writing skills.
A. Moreover, during oral defense, student’s answers reflect on how he or she
understand the research created.
B. Introducing research most especially in senior high school is commendable
since it enhances students’ comprehension and writing skills.
C. In reading related literature and studies, summarizing or paraphrasing
important ideas enhance students’ capability to understand a reading
material.
D. None of the above

15. Which idea is TRUE based on the outline given?

A. Doing research needs requires work collaboration.
B. Doing research should be removed from the curriculum.
C. Creating research greatly improves student’s understanding to reading
materials
D. Both A and C
 Outlining

What I Need to Know

After completing the module, you are expected to:

➢ enumerate the types of outline;

➢ outline texts in various disciplines; and
➢ write a reflection on the importance of outlining.

What’s In

Directions: Study carefully the given sentences. Then on the space provided,
revise them into strong/good theses statements.

ORIGINAL REVISION

1. Turning blind eye from all the

injustices around us may lead to
even more serious effects.

2. Setting goals is one good

steppingstone to handle life’s
blockages and adversities.

3. Seeking for validation from your

peers in everything you do in life
will soon ruin your mental state.
 Day 2

What’s New

What is an outline?

An outline helps the writer categorize his ideas from the main topics to the supporting
ideas in order to write a logical paragraph. Essentially, an outline helps prevent a writer
from getting stuck when performing the actual writing of the essay. It also serves as
direction so that the writer will know where to go with the essay. It is a general plan of
what he is going to write.

What are the types of outline?

A. Topic Outline is the arrangement of ideas both the main points and
subpoints of the topic using words and phrases.

Example:

Thesis Statement
In order to succeed in the classroom, Senior High School students need to
use the available resources in school all throughout their two years stay in
school.

I. Know one’s interests

A. Find the right program(s) and/or career field
B. Implement a plan for fulfilling program requirements
C. Know the requirement of the chosen track
1. Verify prerequisites
2. Find times that work
3. Know your teachers
D. Evaluate progress

II. Help with content

A. Study groups
B. Tutoring
1. Remediation/catch up
2. Individual
 B. Sentence Outline is the arrangement of main ideas and subpoints of the
topic in sentence form which provides clearer picture of the writer’s thoughts
and purpose in developing the essay. It is more informative compared to the
topic outline.

Example:

Thesis Statement
Good study habits, positive attitude, and time management will help students
gain good grades.

I. A student can benefit from good study habit.

A. If he studies regularly, he can utilize his stock knowledge.
B. A student is always prepared for any class activities.

II. Good time management will make the students more productive and
organized.
A. A student can accomplish all assigned activities.
B. He submits class requirement promptly.
C. A student will have sufficient time to have advance study.

III. Positive attitude provides positive working environment.

A. A student can work well with his peers.
B. A student feels confident in performing any tasks.
C. A student may feel relax in engaging different tasks be it individually or by
groups.

What are the steps in creating an outline?

▪ Identify your main topic.
▪ Search and gather information about your topic.
▪ Decide what kind of outline to be used.
▪ Identify your main categories and subcategories.
▪ Organize your information using your chosen outline style.
 What I can do

Directions: Study the words inside the word pool. Complete the text below by
choosing the appropriate words.

tool element term argument logical

implement organize mind write ideas

An outline is a ____________ used to _________ your written ideas about a topic into
______________ order. It is meant to help you establish a structure for a paper you
are going to ______________. It is a way for you to demonstrate the main
___________ (thesis), main points (topic sentences), and main pieces of evidence
you are going to present in a paper before actually writing the paper.
(https://writingcenter.ashford.edu/outlining

What I have Learned

Direction: In two to three sentences, write your takeaway or learnings about outlining,
using the space below.
 Day 3

What’s More

I. Directions: Read the statements below. Put a check mark on the blank for those
statements that describe outlining, while leave the blank empty if they
do not.

1. Outlining is listing down relevant topics to your paper. _______

2. It helps you organize your paper. _______
3. It makes your work illogical. _______
4. It is created after the writing process. _______
5. It is an important tool especially for beginning writers. _______

II. Directions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.

A job interview can often make or break your chances of getting your dream
job. There are several things that you can do in an interview to increase the
possibility of your success such as dressing properly, answering interview
questions thoroughly, and asking good questions at the end of the interview.

1. What could be the main topic of this paragraph?

______________________________________________________

2. What are the subcategories of the text?

______________________________________________________

III. Directions: Now, create an outline of the above text using your preferred style/
type. Remember that the text contains limited information, you can
expound it by gathering more information to make it substantial.
IV. Directions: Study the skeletal sentence outline below and supply relevant
information to complete it.

Thesis Statement: Technology has advantage and disadvantage.

I. Technological innovations are present everywhere.
A. _____________________________________________________
B. _____________________________________________________
C. _____________________________________________________
II. Technological innovations make our lives easier.
A. It made our studies more convenient.
B. ______________________________________________________
C. ______________________________________________________
III. Technology has also its disadvantages.
A. _____________________________________________________
B. _____________________________________________________
C. _____________________________________________________
IV. Conclusion:
_____________________________________________________

V. Directions: Read the text below and create a sentence outline.

Scoring Guide:
Clarity of the thesis statement 10 points
Logical presentation of the main and subcategories 20 points
Effective conclusion 10 points
In recent years, many people have become increasingly aware of the need for physical
fitness. Almost everywhere people turn, whether it is to a newsstand, television or billboard,
advice for improving health bombards them. Although much of this advice is commercially
motivated by those eager to sell vitamins and natural foods, some of it, especially that which
advocates a regular exercise program, merits serious attention.
Such a program, if it consists of at least thirty minutes three times a week, and if a person’s
physician approves it, provides numerous benefits. Regular exercise releases tension,
improves appearance, and increases stamina. The first of these benefits, the release of
tension, is immediate.
Tension builds in the body because of an over-accumulation of adrenaline produced by
stress, anxiety, or fear. Doctors agree that performing calisthenics or participating in an
active sport such as tennis or volleyball for thirty minutes releases tension. If a person
swims, jogs or rides a bicycle for half that time, he or she should sleep better at night and
have a better temperament the next day. In addition, after the release of tension, petty
irritations and frustrations should be less troubling. For example, an employee upset by the
day’s work and by traffic congestion may rush home, argue with the family, and eat
excessively. Taking about thirty minutes to release frustrations through physical exercise
could help him or her to avoid this behavior. Planned physical exercise, therefore, can
eliminate, or at least control, tension. An improved appearance, which is a second benefit
of regular exercise, is not as immediately apparent as a better disposition.
Exercise takes perhaps a month or longer to show its results in a trimmer, firmer figure.
Improvement, however, will come. A person who is ten pounds overweight, for instance,
may be able during this time to burn away most excess fat and to tighten muscles, thereby
reshaping the physique.
Having improved muscle tone and even posture, he or she will wear clothes more
attractively and comfortably. Combined with a sensible diet, an exercise program will also
improve a person’s skin tone. This improved appearance will provide confidence and
favorably impress others. In addition to the self-confidence engendered by an improved
appearance, increased physical strength produces stamina.
A stronger, healthier body is obviously more capable of working harder and, in fact, of
withstanding normal fatigue than a tense, weak one. A worker who exercises should be
able to complete a forty-hour week and still retain enough energy for mowing the grass,
painting the garage, or cleaning windows. Similarly, the student who goes to school, keeps
house, and perhaps works part time should accomplish tasks efficiently. Equally important,
this stamina helps to ward off illnesses such as colds and influenza. Altogether, improved
endurance is one of the most important benefits of a regular exercise program. Although
easy solutions to the goals of losing weight and achieving an attractive, energetic body
saturate the media, acquiring these benefits is not easy. The rewards, however, are fully
worth the effort of an established exercise program that makes a person feel relaxed, look
healthy, and have adequate strength for strenuous as well as routine activities.
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Your sentence
Your sentence outline…
outline…
 Day 4
Post Test

Directions: Using a separate sheet of paper, write the CAPITAL LETTER of the
correct answer for each item. Label your paper as Post Test- Module 5 in
EAPP.

1. It helps the writer to organize ideas from the main topic down to its supporting
details for a logical paragraph.
A. Paraphrasing B. Planning C. Outlining D. Summarizing

2. It is a type of outline in which the main points and subpoints of the topic are arranged
in words and phrases.
A. Topic Outline C. Paragraph Outline
B. Sentence outline D. None of them

3. It is a type of outline in which the main points and subpoints of the topic are arranged
in sentences to provide clearer picture of the writer’s thoughts and purpose.
A. Topic Outline C. Paragraph Outline
B. Sentence outline D. None of them

4. Which statement is TRUE about outlining?

A. It is a vague plan of writing a text.
B. It gives direction to the writer in writing an essay.
C. It prevents a writer from being stuck when performing the actual writing of
an essay.
D. Both B and C

5. Which of the following is/are step/s in creating an outline?

A. Identify your conclusion
B. Decide what kind of words to be used
C. Search and gather information about your topic
D. Both A and B

{For numbers 6-10, refer to the items below.}

I. Peer’s role in choosing a strand

II. Personal interest in choosing strand
III. Choosing a strand in senior high school revolves around the influence of peers,
family members and personal interest
IV. The role of family members in choosing a strand
6. Which of the items is the thesis statement?
A. I B. II C. III D. IV

7. What is the main topic of the items above?

A. Different influences in choosing a strand
B. Personal motivation in choosing a strand
C. The role of parents in choosing a strand
D. None of the above

8. Which of the following shows the correct arrangement of the items?

A. Thesis Statement: Item II B. Thesis Statement: Item III
Body Paragraph 1: Item III Body Paragraph 1: Item I
Body Paragraph 2: Item II Body Paragraph 2: Item IV
Body Paragraph 3: Item IV Body Paragraph 3: Sentence II

C.
Thesis Statement: Item II
Body Paragraph 1: Item III
Body Paragraph 2: Item IV
Body Paragraph 3: Item II
D.
Thesis Statement: Item III
Body Paragraph 1: Item IV
Body Paragraph 2: Item I
Body Paragraph 3: Item II

9. Which of the following details support/s Item I?

A. A previous classmate’s choice of strand motivates the student to choose
similar strand.
B. A family member’s work greatly influence to the decision of the student in
choosing a strand.
C. A student’s talent guides him in deciding what strand to choose in senior
high school.
D. Both A and C

10. Which statement is TRUE based on the items?

A. Financial problem primarily plays a role in a student’s decision.
B. An assessment contributes to the student’s decision in choosing a strand.
C. The location of the school is one of the major considerations before the
student chooses a strand.
D. None of the above
{For numbers 11-15, refer to the outline below.}

I. A student’s success after graduation can be attributed to two factors: perseverance

and open-mindedness.

II. Being able to withstand over the odds and uncertainties is a commendable trait
for a student to succeed.
A. The best example is reapplying for any job even if rejected multiple times.
B. Even during employment, an employee’s tolerance over work pressure
determines his longevity in a company.

III. In the process of exploring the real world, the graduate’s ability to accept
mistakes and relearning or unlearning things are vital.
A. The person’s adaptive ability in the workplace is an indicator to succeed.
B. Additionally, for a sustainable work experience, an employee must adapt and
learned novel ideas from the colleagues.

11. What type of outline is presented above?

A. Topic Outline C. Paragraph Outline
B. Sentence outline D. None of them

12. What is the thesis statement of the outline?

A. The person’s adaptive ability in the workplace is an indicator to succeed.
B. Being able to withstand over the odds and uncertainties is a commendable
trait for a student to succeed.
C. A student’s success after graduation can be attributed to two factors:
perseverance and open-mindedness.
D. None of the above
13. This/these sentence/s support/s this claim: Success is determined through
open-mindedness.
A. The best example is reapplying for any job even if rejected multiple times.
B. Even during employment, an employee’s tolerance over work pressure
determines his longevity in a company.
C. Additionally, for a sustainable work experience, an employee must adapt and
learned novel ideas from the colleagues.
D. Both A and C
14. This/these sentence/s support/s this idea: Success is determined through
perseverance.
A. The best example is reapplying for any job even if rejected multiple times.
B. Even during employment, an employee’s tolerance over work pressure
determines his longevity in a company.
C. The person’s adaptive ability in the workplace is an indicator to succeed.
D. Both A and B

15. Which idea/s does/do not represent any information from the outline?
A. Success is determined by your family background.
B. Success can be attained by consistent persistence to trials.
C. Success is not limited to one’s idea rather, adapting to new ideas of others.
D. Both B and C
 Answer Key

Note: Answer from other activities may vary.

C. 15.
D. 14.
D. 13.
B. 12.
B. 11.
D. 10.
C. 9.
A. 8.
C. 7.
D. 6.
5. √ 5. Argument C. 5.
4. 4. Write A. 4.
3. 3. Logical A. 3.
2. √ 2. Organize B. 2.
1. √ I. 1. Tool C. 1.

What’s More What I Can Do Pretest

References

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