Outlining Made Easy

1. Outlining Made Easy! How to become an expert at organizing your ideas before you write�. This is a design to teach outlining/organizing ideas for writing. This project is meant for developmentally appropriate middle school students who have little or no previous background in organizing a formal outline. If they have made a web or concept map previously, that would be helpful, but is not necessary. The student will learn to organize ideas for writing using the Roman numeral system for outlining main ideas, sub topics, and details. They will assign the appropriate numerals and letters and use proper punctuation, capitalization, and indentation. They will also experiment with both phrase and sentence outlines and understand the difference. These Michigan Curriculum Standards are met: W.PR.05.02 Students will apply a variety of pre-writing strategies in order to generate, sequence, and structure ideas. WPR.06.02 Students will draft focused ideas for the specific purpose of using multiple paragraphs WPR.08.03 Students will draft focused ideas experimenting with various ways of sequencing information This is a design to teach outlining/organizing ideas for writing. This project is meant for developmentally appropriate middle school students who have little or no previous background in organizing a formal outline. If they have made a web or concept map previously, that would be helpful, but is not necessary. The student will learn to organize ideas for writing using the Roman numeral system for outlining main ideas, sub topics, and details. They will assign the appropriate numerals and letters and use proper punctuation, capitalization, and indentation. They will also experiment with both phrase and sentence outlines and understand the difference. These Michigan Curriculum Standards are met: W.PR.05.02 Students will apply a variety of pre-writing strategies in order to generate, sequence, and structure ideas. WPR.06.02 Students will draft focused ideas for the specific purpose of using multiple paragraphs WPR.08.03 Students will draft focused ideas experimenting with various ways of sequencing information

2. What is an Outline? An outline is a system used to help you organize your ideas before you write. It can help you connect your ideas together properly and make sure you have enough support for each idea. Outlines can help you see the �overall picture� of a paper, and serve as a �map� to guide you as you write. This uses the Rule-Eg strategy combined with the metaphor that an outline is like a map you use to write.This uses the Rule-Eg strategy combined with the metaphor that an outline is like a map you use to write.

3. An Outline is Like a Map! Outlining is like making a map of a town where certain roads lead to others! Main Topics are like highways. Sub Topics are like roads. Details are like side streets. Together they all add up to a map of a town! � Click on map to begin: The project will be introduced with a METAPHOR: an outline is like a map of a town. The INDUCTIVE approach will be use: Outlining will be defined and examples will be given of both the phrase and the sentence outline. The letters and numbers of the form will be used. The project will be introduced with a METAPHOR: an outline is like a map of a town. The INDUCTIVE approach will be use: Outlining will be defined and examples will be given of both the phrase and the sentence outline. The letters and numbers of the form will be used.

4. Outlining What Is It? An outline is an organized �map� of the ideas you want to convey as your write. There are three categories: TOPICS SUBTOPICS DETAILS What kinds of outlines are there? An outline looks like a �skeleton� of your writing. There are 2 types of outlines: PHRASE OUTLINES SENTENCE OUTLINES The concept of outline is broken down here into smaller parts to be individually examined. Repetition of ideas from the last slide is used to remind the learner of previous concepts.The concept of outline is broken down here into smaller parts to be individually examined. Repetition of ideas from the last slide is used to remind the learner of previous concepts.

5. Proper Outline Form Topic (like a highway) A. Subtopic (like a road) B. Another subtopic 1. Detail (like a street) 2. Another detail II. Second topic A. Subtopic B. Another subtopic 1. Detail 2. Another detail More:

6. OUTLINE HEADINGS Examples are provided of each area of an outline, and are extended to learn more.Examples are provided of each area of an outline, and are extended to learn more.

7. Topics Main Topics are the �big ideas� you want to convey in your essay. Plan to break down your thoughts into between 3-10 parts . These ideas will be labeled with Roman Numerals: I, II, III and so on.

8. Look where the topics are: Topic (a highway) A. Subtopic (a road) B. Another subtopic 1. Detail (a street) 2. Another detail II. Second topic A. Subtopic B. Another subtopic 1. Detail 2. Another detail

9. Sub- Topics Sub-topics are parts of your main ideas. Think of sub-topics as the roads in your town that lead to the side streets. These ideas will be labeled with upper case letters: i.e. A, B, C.

10. Notice the subtopics: Topic (a highway) A. Subtopic (a road) B. Another subtopic 1. Detail (a street) 2. Another detail II. Second topic A. Subtopic B. Another subtopic 1. Detail 2. Another detail

11. Details Details are the �little parts� of your ideas, the things that add color and description to your topics. Think of the details as the side streets of a town, each with its own kind of house and appeal. Details are labeled with lower case letters: a, b, c, etc.

12. Can you find the details? Topic (a highway) A. Subtopic (a road) B. Another subtopic 1. Detail (a street) 2. Another detail II. Second topic A. Subtopic B. Another subtopic 1. Detail 2. Another detail

13. Let�s see what you know! Which heading is used for the biggest ideas (the highways )? A. The sub-topics B. The topics Click on the C. The details right answer

14. NO! The subtopics and details fall under the main topics. You are looking for the BIG ideas! (clue: the highways)

15. YES! The main topics ARE the biggest idea, followed by the sub-topics and the details. They are like the highways on a map!

16. What kinds of outlines are there? The Phrase Outline The Sentence Outline Click here to try one! Visual examples are provided to each type of outline.Visual examples are provided to each type of outline.

17. The Phrase Outline The phrase outline �maps� your ideas without using complete sentences. It does not use punctuation marks. It does begin every line with a capital letter. Each new line is indented. Click here for an example: Rules are given for each type of outline.Rules are given for each type of outline.

18. Phrase Outline Example How to Bake a Lemon Pie I. Crust A. Packaged crust in pie plate B. Bake according to directions II. Filling A. Make packaged lemon pudding B. Let cool III. Assembly A. Filling into crust B. Prick top with a fork C. Bake: 1 hour/ 375 degrees Example is provided.Example is provided.

19. The Sentence Outline The sentence outline �maps� your ideas in complete sentences. Each line begins with a capital letter. Each line ends with a punctuation mark. Each new line is indented. Here is an example of a sentence outline: Rules are provided.Rules are provided.

20. Sentence Outline Example How to Bake a Lemon Pie I. Make the crust. A. Place the packaged crust in the ungreased pie plate. B. Bake the crust according to directions on the package. II. Make the pie filling. A. Make the packaged lemon pudding mix following directions on the package. B. Let the pudding cool on top of the stove for 15 minutes. III. Assemble the pie. A. Pour the filling into the crust once both have cooled. B. Prick the top of the crust with a fork. C. Bake the pie for 1 hour at 375 degrees in the oven. Example is given.Example is given.

21. Let�s Try One! Can you tell which kind of outline this is? Breeds of Dogs Sporting dogs A. Spaniels 1. Brittany Spaniel 2. Cocker Spaniel B. Retrievers C. Setters II. Working dogs A. Husky B. Boxer III. Hound dogs A. Beagle B. Bloodhound Phrase Outline Sentence Outline Practice begins. Scaffolding is used to provide feedback to the learner.Practice begins. Scaffolding is used to provide feedback to the learner.

22. YES! This is an example of a phrase outline! There are no full sentences. There is no punctuation at the end, but there is a capital letter to begin each line. Each new line is indented. GOOD FOR YOU! Praise is given for the right answer, and the learner moves on.Praise is given for the right answer, and the learner moves on.

23. NO! This is not a sentence outline. Each line does not have a complete subject and predicate, and there is no punctuation at the end. This is a SENTENCE OUTLINE. Explanation is given for the wrong answer, and the learner returns to try again.Explanation is given for the wrong answer, and the learner returns to try again.

24. Try This One! Which kind of outline has a capital letter at the beginning of each line, but does not have punctuation at the end?

25. NO! This is not a sentence outline. Each line does not have a complete subject and predicate, and there is no punctuation at the end. This is a SENTENCE OUTLINE. Explanation is given for the wrong answer, and the learner returns to try again.Explanation is given for the wrong answer, and the learner returns to try again.

26. YES! This is an example of a phrase outline! There are no full sentences. There is no punctuation at the end, but there is a capital letter to begin each line. Each new line is indented. GOOD FOR YOU! Praise is given for the right answer, and the learner moves on.Praise is given for the right answer, and the learner moves on.

27. Now You�ve Got It! Just remember: When outlining, always begin each line with a capital letter. When it�s a sentence outline, be sure to use proper punctuation. Now wasn�t that EASY? Reinforcement of the major rules of outlining.Reinforcement of the major rules of outlining.

28. Sources Used http://www.twingroves.district96.k12.il.us/ScienceInternet/MakingOutline.html http://www.akc.org/breeds/ http://students2oh.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/street_map.png Credit is given to sources used for the project.Credit is given to sources used for the project.