RW 11_12_Unit 2_Lesson 4 _Writing a Sentence Outline.pptx

This course is designed to develop students’ skills in reading, analyzing, and producing written texts that are commonly used in the sciences. It emphasizes the use of clear, precise, and objective language in presenting scientific ideas, arguments, and findings.

1. Lesson 4 Writing a Sentence Outline

2. Distinguish between and among techniques in selecting and organizing information (sentence outline) (EN11/12RWS-IIIa-2.4). 1

3. define what a sentence outline is; write a sentence outline following the suggested steps; and write an essay following the generated sentence outline.

4. How can a sentence outline enhance our writing?

5. On a short bond paper, w rite your answers to the following questions. Use the Courier font, size 12, and single-spaced. Did you ever start writing a paper without an outline to refer to? How did you feel about writing a paper without an outline? Did you get stressed or frustrated, or were you okay with it? Did you know what the main idea is that needed to be supported throughout?

6. Did you have enough details to support what you wanted to say? 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?

7. Review What is a topic outline? How does it look like? When should one best use it?

8. Sentence Outline It is a more specific outline technique because it already states the main idea and the supporting ideas in full sentences.

9. Steps in Writing a Sentence Outline Write your thesis statement. It should be a complete, declarative sentence. Create a list of main points to support the thesis. State them in complete sentences. Write a list of supporting ideas for each main point. State them in complete sentences.

10. 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 It takes many pieces of paper to write just one textbook. An average textbook could take around 300 to 400 pages or more. Combined the number of pages with the number of students in a classroom would mean a lot of paper and money used.

11. Textbooks should be switched to electronic ones. Some students are starting to use online applications and electronic books and have seen their benefits. The switch will help reduce the harm the creation of textbooks brings to the environment.

12. Read the news article . Complete the sentence outline below. Making cold brew, or coffee made with cold water, can be messy and time-consuming. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

13. Aside from its popularity in the market, using AeroPress has a lot of advantages. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

14. 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.

15. Topic: ______________________________________________________________ Thesis Statement: __________________________________________________ Purpose: ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

16. 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. Score: /10

17. Values Integration How will your knowledge of writing a sentence outline benefit your understanding of texts in other genres (news, research articles, etc.)?

18. Using the sentence outline you created in the Evaluation activity, construct an essay that meets the purpose of the outline. After writing , look for a partner who will evaluate your outputs using the rubric on the next slide. Brainstorm with your partner on how you can improve your essays. Revise your outputs based on the comments. Submit your evaluation, first draft, and final draft.

19. 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. Score: /10

20. Assignment Think of an issue about education or anything in your school that interests you. Choose a specific aspect of the issue that you like to address. Create a sentence outline based on your chosen issue. Using the generated outline, construct a compelling essay that will present your stand on the issue. Submit both your topic outline and your essay.

21. 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