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Write a Preliminary Essay Outline

Write a Preliminary Essay Outline Assignment

Assignment Learning Outcomes

• Read and demonstrate understanding of assigned material.
• Apply the knowledge of preliminary essay structure, of grammar and mechanics, and of the function of a thesis statement and supporting paragraphs in a prescribed written format.
• Apply the skills of editing and proofreading to compose and revise a written composition so that it is consistently free of errors in spelling, syntax, and grammar.

Preliminary Essay Outline Format

Thesis Statement

• The thesis statement contains a topic, controlling idea (opinion), and three main supporting points.
• The thesis statement is written as one complete sentence with good parallel structure and attention to grammar and mechanics.
• The thesis statement is thoughtful and can be adequately supported in a three-paragraph essay.

Body Paragraphs

• Each boy paragraph contains a topic sentence, 2 main supporting points, and 2 specific examples or points of explanation.

Topic Sentences

• The topic sentence contains a topic (relating directly to the first main supporting point of the thesis statement) and a controlling idea (opinion).
• The topic sentence is written as one complete sentence with attention to grammar and mechanics.

Main supporting point

• Each main point is a general supportable point. (point-form format)

Examples/Details/Explanations

• A specific example or explanation is given for each main point which adequately clarifies and/or further extends the idea expressed. (point-form format)

Concluding Sentence

• The concluding statement is written as a complete, grammatically correct sentence and paraphrases the thesis statement.

Reading Reference

• Two reading references are used appropriately as either specific examples or as explanations to further clarify the corresponding main point.

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