Schools should switch to using electronic textbooks to save money and paper. A sentence outline is a specific outline technique that states the main idea and supporting ideas in full sentences. It involves writing a thesis statement, main points to support the thesis in sentences, and supporting details for each main point in sentences. The document provides examples and steps for writing a sentence outline and using it to write an essay. It also discusses evaluating outlines and essays.
Schools should switch to using electronic textbooks to save money and paper. A sentence outline is a specific outline technique that states the main idea and supporting ideas in full sentences. It involves writing a thesis statement, main points to support the thesis in sentences, and supporting details for each main point in sentences. The document provides examples and steps for writing a sentence outline and using it to write an essay. It also discusses evaluating outlines and essays.
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RW 11 12 Unit 2 Lesson 4 Writing a Sentence Outline
Schools should switch to using electronic textbooks to save money and paper. A sentence outline is a specific outline technique that states the main idea and supporting ideas in full sentences. It involves writing a thesis statement, main points to support the thesis in sentences, and supporting details for each main point in sentences. The document provides examples and steps for writing a sentence outline and using it to write an essay. It also discusses evaluating outlines and essays.
Schools should switch to using electronic textbooks to save money and paper. A sentence outline is a specific outline technique that states the main idea and supporting ideas in full sentences. It involves writing a thesis statement, main points to support the thesis in sentences, and supporting details for each main point in sentences. The document provides examples and steps for writing a sentence outline and using it to write an essay. It also discusses evaluating outlines and essays.
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Lesson 4
Writing a Sentence Outline Distinguish between Learning and among techniques Competency 1 in selecting and organizing information (sentence outline) (EN11/12RWS-IIIa-2.4). Objectives
● define what a sentence outline is;
● write a sentence outline following the suggested steps; and ● write an essay following the generated sentence outline. Essential Question
How can a sentence outline enhance our writing?
Warm Up!
On a short bond paper, write your answers to the following
questions. Use the Courier font, size 12, and single-spaced.
1. Did you ever start writing a paper without an outline to
refer to? 2. How did you feel about writing a paper without an outline? Did you get stressed or frustrated, or were you okay with it? 3. Did you know what the main idea is that needed to be supported throughout? Warm Up!
4. Did you have enough details to support what you wanted
to say? 5. How many times have you read the essay during the revision stage and realized that some points lack certain details or have too much information? Review
● What is a topic outline?
● How does it look like? ● When should one best use it? Learn about It!
Sentence Outline
It is a more specific outline technique because it already states
the main idea and the supporting ideas in full sentences. Learn about It!
Steps in Writing a Sentence Outline
1. Write your thesis statement. It should be a complete,
declarative sentence. 2. Create a list of main points to support the thesis. State them in complete sentences. 3. Write a list of supporting ideas for each main point. State them in complete sentences. Learn about It!
Topic: Use of Electronic Textbooks in School
Thesis statement: Schools should switch to electronic textbooks to save money and paper. Writer’s specific purpose: To suggest to schools that electronic textbooks are better options than physical ones because these can save money and paper
I. It takes many pieces of paper to write just one textbook.
A. An average textbook could take around 300 to 400 pages or more. B. Combined the number of pages with the number of students in a Learn about It!
II. Textbooks should be switched to electronic ones.
A. Some students are starting to use online applications and electronic books and have seen their benefits. B. The switch will help reduce the harm the creation of textbooks brings to the environment. Drills
Read the news article. Complete the sentence outline
below. I. Making cold brew, or coffee made with cold water, can be messy and time-consuming.
A. _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ B. _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Drills
II. Aside from its popularity in the market, using AeroPress has a lot of advantages.
A. _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ B. _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Drills
Write down a sentence outline using the picture on the
next slide. Start by writing a thesis statement and purpose for writing. Then, continue with the other parts of the sentence outline. Drills Drills Topic: ______________________________________________________________ Thesis Statement: __________________________________________________ Purpose: ___________________________________________________________
I. __________________________________________________ A. __________________________________________________ B. __________________________________________________
II. __________________________________________________ A. __________________________________________________ B. __________________________________________________ C. __________________________________________________ Drills
Criteria Score Content (The outline made use of all the information from the photo.) 5 pts. Organization (There is a logical progression of details/events presented in the outline.) 3 pts. Language (There are fewer than 3 errors in spelling, mechanics, grammar, and word choice.) 2 pts. Values Integration
How will your knowledge of writing a sentence
outline benefit your understanding of texts in other genres (news, research articles, etc.)? Synthesis
1. Using the sentence outline you created in the Evaluation
activity, construct an essay that meets the purpose of the outline. 2. After writing, look for a partner who will evaluate your outputs using the rubric on the next slide. 3. Brainstorm with your partner on how you can improve your essays. 4. Revise your outputs based on the comments. 5. Submit your evaluation, first draft, and final draft. Synthesis
Criteria Score Content (The paragraph made use of all the information from the sentence outline.) 5 pts. Organization (There is a logical progression of details/events; clear transitions between ideas.) 3 pts. Language (There are fewer than 3 errors in spelling, mechanics, grammar, and word choice.) 2 pts. Assignment
1. Think of an issue about education or anything in your
school that interests you. 2. Choose a specific aspect of the issue that you like to address. 3. Create a sentence outline based on your chosen issue. 4. Using the generated outline, construct a compelling essay that will present your stand on the issue. 5. Submit both your topic outline and your essay. Criteria Score
Content (The essay is well organized and all claims are supported. It has a solid introduction, body paragraphs that contain clear topic sentences, and ends with an effective conclusion.) 2 pts. Organization (Logical progression of details/events; clear transitions between ideas.) 2 pts. Language (Use of proper spelling, mechanics, grammar, and word choice.) 1 pt. Score: /5
