Part One: Warm Up
In Writing Task 6-1, you learned about outlining. What can you remember about outlines? Discuss with your partner(s) whether the following statements are true or false and why.
- Outlines are only used to prepare for writing essays.
- Outlines can include notes on the introduction and conclusion.
- It is easier to arrange your ideas in an outline than in whole paragraphs of writing.
- Three main ideas are enough for any outline.
- Outlines should be written in complete sentences.
- The body of the outline should include supporting details.
Teacher's Note
Answers:
- Outlines are only used to prepare for writing essays = false
- Outlines can include notes on the introduction and conclusion = true
- It is easier to arrange your ideas in an outline than in whole paragraphs of writing = true
- Three main ideas are enough for any outline = false
- Outlines should be written in complete sentences = false
- The body of the outline should include supporting details = false
Part Two: Getting Ready to Write
Throughout English 130, you have learned about making notes and organizing those notes into an outline in order to prepare to write a paragraph or essay. In this lesson, you will focus on organizing ideas into an outline to prepare to deliver a presentation.
Open the exercise and follow the instructions.
Exercise
Part Three: Your Turn
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