Essay Outline Practice

Making an Outline
A Plan That Builds an Essay ay s
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The Benefits of an Outline
An outline of an essay:
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helps make your essay more organized
 A careful plan will help your body paragraphs stay focused on the ideas in your thesis statement. 

saves time for writers
 Preparing an outline can take time, but you will be able to write the rough draft of your essay more quickly

Outline format
Essay Outline
I.

Introduction

Thesis: _____________________

II.

Body Paragraph #1- Topic Sentence: _____________
A. supporting idea reasons, examples
B. supporting idea reasons, examples

III.

Body Paragraph #2- Topic Sentence: ____________
A. supporting idea reasons, examples
B. supporting idea reasons, examples

IV.

Body Paragraph #3- Topic Sentence: ____________
A. supporting idea reasons, examples
B. supporting idea reasons, examples

V.

Conclusion

The Process

Thesis Statement
To begin an outline, you need to start with your thesis statement. The thesis statement will be your guide throughout the process of writing your essay. From the thesis statement, you can begin writing the topic sentences for the body paragraphs in the outline.
ESSAY OUTLINE
Thesis Statement
Topic Sentence #1
Topic Sentence #2
Topic Sentence #3

The Process
Topic Sentences

Thesis Statement
A job interview can often make or break your chances of getting your dream job.
There are several things that you can do in an interview to increase the possibility of your success such as dressing properly, answering interview questions thoroughly, and asking good questions at the end of the interview.

The Process
Topic Sentences

Topic Sentence Paragraph #1:

Thesis Statement
A job interview can often make or break your chances of getting your dream job.
There are several things that you can do in an interview to increase the possibility of your success such as dressing properly, answering interview questions thoroughly, and asking good questions at the end of