The purpose of this outline is to help you organise
your thoughts and plan your essay before you
write the first draft.
Introduction
Discursive Essay: Outline
Title of Essay:
Opening Statement / Purpose of the Essay:
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Main Points to Be Discussed in the Body:
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Body
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Paragraph 2: First Argument
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Topic Sentence:
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Support Points:
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Clincher: (optional)
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Paragraph 3: Second Argument
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Name:
Niue High School English Department
Class:
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The purpose of this outline is to help you organise
your thoughts and plan your essay before you
write the first draft.
Discursive Essay: Outline
Topic Sentence:
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Support Points:
1. ____________________________________________________________________
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2. ____________________________________________________________________
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Clincher: (optional)
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Paragraph 4: Third Argument
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Topic Sentence:
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Support Points:
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Clincher:
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Paragraph 5: Opposing Viewpoint
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Topic Sentence:
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Name:
Niue High School English Department
Class:
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The purpose of this outline is to help you organise
your thoughts and plan your essay before you
write the first draft.
Discursive Essay: Outline
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Rebuttal Points:
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Clincher for Rebuttal:
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Conclusion
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Remarks
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(Space for Teachers Comments and Suggestions)
Name:
Niue High School English Department
Class:
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