How to Write an Outline

Writing in English

Int – Adv
Grades 9–12

In this lesson, students learn the pre-writing technique that comes after brainstorming. Students view some sample outlines and practice writing outlines from a template.

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Focus

academic
writing
pre-writing
organization
productive

Vocabulary

outline
spontaneous
bullet
thesis
body
informal
alphanumeric
subdivide
first draft
expository
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane