A. Outline
Think about these questions:
- What is an outline?
- What is the purpose of the outline?
- What should be included in the outline?
Now, make an outline template on your own.
When you are making your outline, ask yourself these questions:
- How would you divide the outline into different parts? (What are the structures of an essay?)
- What kinds of things would you put under each part?
- How would you label each part?
B. Sample:
P 65. of this handout: college writing
Sample outline template with level divisions
C. Essay structure
- Introduction: Express the main idea of the whole paper with a clear thesis statement
- Body: Explain and support the thesis statement with a topic sentence in each paragraph
- Conclusion: Echo the thesis statement
D. Exercise:
Read the "changing vocabulary of English" on P 57, follow the format of the sample outline template above to make an outline for this essay. Do not use full sentences, but try to summarize in words or short phrases.
E. Homework:
Rewrite the outline of your diagnostic essay. Evaluate your outline by using this outline check list.
Bring it to the class next time (09/09 W) for peer review.
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