Outlining

Why do we need to learn how to write an Outline?

• To summarize the conclusion of the writing

• To create a rough draft of the writing

• To organize and structure the content of a text.

• To add unnecessary details to the writing

What are the different types of outlines?

• Number outlines and letter outlines

• Topic outlines and sentence outlines

• Paragraph outlines and essay outlines

• Primary outlines and secondary outlines

Explain the difference between a topic outline and a sentence outline.

• A topic outline uses single words or short phrases, while a sentence outline uses complete sentences.

• A topic outline is used for speeches, while a sentence outline is used for essays.

• A topic outline is written in pencil, while a sentence outline is written in pen.

• A topic outline is used for fiction writing, while a sentence outline is used for non-fiction writing.

What is the Main Statement in a text?

• Are sentences that provide evidence and examples to support the main points in the outline.

• It tells you what a paragraph or section of a text is about. It is the overall subject or message of a given paragraph.

• This is a sentence that clearly identifies the topic being discussed in the entire text.

What is the Main Idea in a text?

• Are sentences that provide evidence and examples to support the main points in the outline.

• It tells you what a paragraph or section of a text is about. It is the overall subject or message of a given paragraph.

• This is a sentence that clearly identifies the topic being discussed in the entire text.

What are Supporting Details?

• Are sentences that provide evidence and examples to support the main points in the outline.

• It tells you what a paragraph or section of a text is about. It is the overall subject or message of a given paragraph.

• This is a sentence that clearly identifies the topic being discussed in the entire text.

Why are supporting details important in an outline?

• Supporting details provide evidence and examples to support the main points in the outline.

• Supporting details are not important in an outline

• Outlines should only contain main points, not supporting details

• Supporting details make the outline too long and confusing

How do you create an outline?

• Write down random thoughts without any order

• Start writing the paper without any plan

• Use only one level of organization for all points

• Identify main points, supporting details and organize them in a logical order

In an outline, when do you use a Roman Numeral?

• When writing the Main Statement

• When writing the Title

• When writing the Main Idea

• When writing a Major Supporting detail

In an outline, when do you use upper-case letters or a capital letter? ?

• When writing the Main Statement

• When writing the Title

• When writing the Main Idea

• When writing a Major Supporting Detail