EAPP Activity Sheet 2
EAPP Activity Sheet 2
Department of Education
REGION I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF VIGAN CITY
VIGAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL WEST
Outlining
Activity Sheet
Name: Date:
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An outline is a map of your essay or a blueprint. It shows what information each section or paragraph
will contain, and in what order. Most outlines use numbers and/or bullet points to arrange information and
convey points.
What are the uses of outline?
It helps organize our ideas, visualize our paper’s potential structure and to further flesh out and
develop points.
Allows writer to understand how he or she will connect information to support the thesis statement
and the claims of the paper.
It provides the writer with a space to consider ideas easily without needing to write complete
paragraphs or sentences.
Make the writing process easier since you have a roadmap for your essay to follow.
Break through writer’s block- for people who struggle with writer’s block. It helps to first set up a
structure with lower stakes and less pressure.
It help writers save time writing since they have a clear, focused plan to follow.
Ensure each part of the essay related to the essay.
Parts of an outline
Introduction(attention grabber)
The introduction of an essay prepares the reader on the contents of the essay. It is an opening of what is to
come ahead. Here, the writer introduces the topic to the reader by giving background information and
providing a thesis statement. The thesis statement should help you support the claim.
Body (The content of the paper)
Typically, the body of the essay should contain a minimum of three paragraphs in support of the thesis
statement made in the introductory paragraph. Each paragraph should relay an individual point or idea.
Furthermore, you should always ensure that your paragraphs contain three parts: the topic sentence,
supporting statement and the concluding paragraphs.
Conclusion (Wrap all you arguments)
The conclusion should mark the end of your essay. A writer is supposed to summarize the ideas made in
the body and also restate the thesis stamen.
sentence.
Use numbers (1, 2, 4, 5, etc. ) for sub-details clarifying and specifying your main supporting details.
All outlines should begin with a thesis statement of summarizing statement. This presents the central idea
of the paper. It must always be a complete, grammatical sentence, specific and brief, which expresses the point
of view you are taking towards the subject.
Main points (the main idea). Chief point an author is making about a topic. It sums up the author’s
primary message.
Sub-Points( supporting details or idea). A paragraph contains facts, statements, examples- specifics which
guide us to a full understanding of the main idea. . They clarify, illuminate, explain, describe, expand and
illustrate the main idea and are supporting details.
Thesis Statement: The abuse of alcohol and drugs can affect a person economically, psychologically, and
physically.
outline.
Thesis Statement: The increased use of social media has led to more suicides among today’s
youth- a result of cyber bullying.
Activity 2. Imagine you are invited to give an inspiration message to the graduating students. Write an outline
of your speech. You can use any structure (topic outline or sentence outline).