OUTLINING

A PARAGRAPH
What is an
OUTLINE?
 An outline is a plan
for or a summary of a
writing project or
speech. Simply, the
map of your paper.
Why should I
write an
outline?
 It helps you to
organize your
thoughts and
arguments.
 What to
include in my
outline?
I. Introduction
II. Body
III. Conclusion
I. Introduction
A.
______________
______________
II. Body
A. (topic sentence)
1. (supporting details)
2. (supporting details)
III. Conclusion
A.
______________
______________
Example
I. What is the
paragraph all
about?
A. How do the
farmers now raise
their crops?
B. What do they
put on the plants?
 What
1. chemical
2. do they
3. use?
II. What is the
second paragraph
about?
 What effects do
A.
the chemicals
B. have on plants?