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English
Quarter 4 – Module 2:
Expanding an outline
English– Grade 8
Quarter 4 – Module 2: Expanding an outline
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English
Quarter 4 – Module 2:
Expanding an outline
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our
dear learners, can continue your studies and learn while at
home. Activities, questions, directions, exercises, and
discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each
lesson.
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide
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prepared for you.
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lessons in each SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on
completing this module or if you need to ask your facilitator or
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lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the
post-test to self-check your learning. Answer keys are provided
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using these.
In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the
Teacher are also provided to our facilitators and parents for
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Thank you.
 Let Us Learn!

Writing an impressive paper requires you to come up with

sophisticated, complex, and sometimes very creative ways of
structuring your ideas. Taking the time to draft an outline can
help you determine if your ideas connect to each other, what
order of ideas works best, where gaps in your thinking may
exist, or whether you have sufficient evidence to support
each of your points. It is also an effective way to think about
the time you will need to complete each part of your paper
before you begin writing.

This module was designed and written for you to be able

to specifically continue learning how to write sensible articles
with the help of outlining despite being at home, away from
your teachers and classmates.

Objectives:

As a learner of this module, you are expected to:

1. Read and evaluate a note from primary and

secondary sources;
2. Develop effective note-taking skills;
3. Identify the steps in constructing an outline;
4. Construct a topic outline and a sentence outline; and
5. Expand the content of an outline using notes from primary
/secondary sources (EN8WC-IIIc-1.1.6).

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 Let Us Try!

In your previous module, you have studied grammatical signals.

Before we proceed to the next lesson, let us first try to have a
short review by answering the following questions:

A. Circle the letter of the word that correctly identifies the appropriate
transition word or phrase. Then underline the kind of transition you have
used.

1. the invention of television, people probably spent more of

their leisure time reading.
A. Nevertheless B. Because C. Before
The transition word indicates: addition cause and effect time
2. If you’re having company for dinner, try to get as much done in advance as
possible. , set the table the day before.
A. For instance B. In contrast C. Similarly
The transition word indicates: illustration/example comparison contrast
3. I’m very allergic to flowers, my boyfriend bought a bouquet of
roses.
A. Until B. Because C. Even though
The transition word indicates: time contrast addition

B. Use the transitions at the right in the sentences at the left. In each
group, use a transition only once. Read each sentence carefully so that
you can choose an appropriate transition. Capitalize when necessary.

1.He had been studying for days.

Word
, she hoped to do well on the test.
Bank third
First, Mary went to the store., she went to visit her mother.
similarly
Iwouldliketoreadmanybooks;
nevertheles
, I don’t seem to have enough time to
s however
read.
as a result
John ate and ate;, he never gained weight.
then
Joeatetoofast. ,hehad indigestion.
therefore
for
instance

Good job! Now, let us try to see how much you know about o

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C. Write T if the statement is correct and F if false.
1. In an outline, ideas will be categorized as main ideas or
sub-points.
2.A topic outline will require you to write complete
sentences in the main points and sub-points, while you write entire
paragraphs in paragraph outline.
3. When writing reports, researches, articles and similar
texts, different sources will allow you to support your main
arguments and main points.
4. Original materials that are not filtered, interpreted or
changed are considered as primary source.
5. Textbooks, biographies, thesis, research papers, news
reports are examples of Primary sources.

Lesso
Expand the content of an outline
n
using notes from primary and

2 secondary sources

Day 1

Let Us Study

The writing process can be tedious, especially when you don’t know
where and how to start. With this, you tend to begin with an outline to
help you develop a logical, coherent structure for your article, making it
easier to convert your ideas into words and sentences. An outline is
simply a framework for presenting the main and supporting ideas for a
particular subject or topic. Once your outline is complete, you’ll have a
clear picture of how you want your article to develop.

Moreover, developing an article equates expanding your outline by

noting information from primary and secondary sources. Primary sources
provide raw information and first-hand evidence. A primary source gives
you direct access to the subject of your research. On the other hand,
secondary sources provide second-hand information and commentary
from other researchers. A secondary source describes, interprets, or
synthesizes primary sources. Primary sources are more credible as
evidence, but in order to come up with a better output it is suggested to
use both primary and secondary sources.

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 Furthermore, note-taking is the act or process of writing down
information. Note-taking while listening is significantly different from
taking down notes while reading. These differences include the following:

NOTE-TAKING WHILE LISTENING NOTE-TAKING WHILE READING

You cannot pause the lecturer, It is easy to stop and
speech, or discussion to go over reread something if needed.
information you have not fully
understood.
When you need to look up When you need to look up
information, you must make a information, you can do so right
note and look it up later on. away.
You cannot pause or stop the You can read and take down notes
lecturer, speech, or discussion if at your own pace.
you fall behind on taking down
notes.

Outlining which involves illustrating the framework or development

of ideas in the text is one of the various methods you may use in note-
taking. It uses indention to denote the level of importance of information.
This method is great for organizing ideas, but it requires more thought
and is not the best method to use if the lecture or listening text is too fast.

Here is what the skeleton of a traditional formal outline looks like.

The indention helps clarify how the ideas are related.

1. Introduction Thesis statement

2. Main point 1 → becomes the topic sentence of body paragraph 1
1. Supporting detail → becomes a support sentence
of body paragraph 1
1. Subpoint
2. Subpoint
2. Supporting detail
1. Subpoint
2. Subpoint
3. Supporting detail
1. Subpoint
2. Subpoint
3. Main point 2 → becomes the topic sentence of body paragraph 2
1. Supporting detail
2. Supporting detail
3. Supporting detail
4. Main point 3 → becomes the topic sentence of body paragraph 3
1. Supporting detail

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 2. Supporting detail
3. Supporting detail
5. Conclusion

Activity 1.a Read the passage and take down important notes. Answer
the questions that follow.

Life is never easy. Every day, we wake up

and face a new day. We face challenges,
we do tasks, and we work. This is a cycle
we do over and over again. Sometimes,
things may even feel stressful, and we
may feel like we are drowning and sinking
into a sea of despair, but we have to keep
on fighting. Always remember: Life is
never easy, but it is always worth living.
The despair, the hopelessness, and the
struggles are all a part of it. Without
these, we would never know what it was
like to be happy. God, family, and friends
are some of the reasons to go on living.
Make memories with them. Choose to be
happy every single day. When life gets
tough, you just have to be tougher.

1. What are the important words you have taken note of?

2. Without looking at the passage and only focusing on the words you
have taken down, could you recall the main points of the paragraph?

Below are some tips that may help you out when you need to note down
information while listening.
a. Be an active listener. Make a conscious effort not only to hear
what the speaker is saying but also to fully understand his or her
message.
b. Be selective in noting down information. Do not write down
everything you hear. Write down only the most important points. You may
also list down just the key words or phrases.
c. Be as specific and as concrete as possible. Try to be as
precise as you can in noting down details. This would make the
information easier to understand.
d. Be attentive to the speaker’s nonverbal cues. A speaker’s
gestures, intonation, and even pauses can signal important information.
e. Avoid distractions. If possible, sit up front or as near to the
speaker as you can so that you can see and hear him or her better.
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Focus on the

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information as you listen to it, and make it a point not to entertain
distractions.

Activity 1.b Jot it down!

Below is passage. Read the passage and take down important
notes.
Use the space below:

Blood is composed of cells and plasma. What gives its color is a

protein called hemoglobin, which turns reddish when it comes into contact
with oxygen. It is important to our body for it carries the nutrients to all
the cells in the body. Red blood cells are the main transporters of oxygen
in the body. Without them, we would not survive, while white blood cells
help us fight infection. Both of them contain vitamins, minerals, and other
things that the body needs.

Day 2

Let Us
Practice Outline
Outlines help present your ideas in a coherent, logical and organized
manner by showing the relationship of ideas with one another. These
ideas will be categorized as main idea and sub-points. An outline is like a
skeletal framework of a text. In making an outline, it is important to get
the gist or main idea. An outline breaks down the parts of an article in a
clear, hierarchical manner.
In addition, outlines will help assess if there are ideas that must be
deleted due to irrelevance. Outlines could also remind you of a main point
or subpoint.
Most students find that writing an outline before beginning an article
is most helpful in organizing one’s thoughts. If your outline is good, then
your article is easy to write. Grouping ideas and selecting key points are
also two important steps in making an outline.
There are several types of outlines. A topic outline uses only words
or phrases. This is the shortest outline. The sentence outline on the other
hand, will require you to write complete sentences in the main points and
sub- points.

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Activity 2.A: Read the text. Study and analyze the outline.
Unusual Places to Go on Dates -Outline
I. Introduction paragraph ending in thesis statement:
Thesis Statement: Three unusual date ideas are deep sea fishing,
cooking classes, and going to the junk yard.
II. Topic Sentence: At first glance, deep sea fishing seems like an activity
for a group of guys; this is exactly the reason a girl would think it was
unusual.
A. Proper planning
1. Equipment, bait, snacks
2. Plan or be embarrassed
B. Great way to get to know each other
1. Teach her something
2. Great bonding
C. Unique experience
1. Other people not having the same experience
2. Great memories
III. Topic Sentence: Another different dating activity is attending a
cooking class together.
A. Put on by reputable establishments
1. Publix supermarkets
2. Gourmet food shops
B. Celebrity chef teachers
1. Paula Dean
2. Travel to the chef adventure
C. Cooking class
1. Learn cooking skills
2. Bond over learning new things
3. If nothing else learn how to cook
IV. Topic Sentence: Taking a girl to a junk yard is the most unusual date.
A. Couple of requirements
1. Special girl
2. Not first date
B. Litmus test
1. Patience test
2. Equivalent to girl movies marathon
C. Example of junk yard date
1. Parts for truck search
2. Smashing in windows
3. Girl a little crazy
V. Conclusion:

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 Unusual Places to Go on Dates -Essay
A typical American date starts and ends at a girl’s front door.
Somewhere in between the two meetings at the door, a guy could take
her to experience any typical date experience such as dinner and a movie
or miniature golf. When it’s over, the girl will walk back through her front
door thinking that the date was perfectly average, and unless she just got
dropped off by Matthew McConaughey she won’t give it a second thought.
If a man really wanted to ‘wow’ his date he would have to do something
out of the ordinary. Unusual activities show that the date planner put
thought into what a girl might like to do, and they are always guaranteed
to be memorable. Three unusual date ideas are deep sea fishing, cooking
classes, and going to the junk yard.

At first glance, deep sea fishing seems like an activity for a group of
guys; this is exactly the reason a girl would think it was unusual. A lot of
preparation has to go into deep sea fishing trips, which shows just how
much the date planner is willing to go through to impress his date. There
has to be proper equipment, bait, snacks, and emergency preparations on
board. On this trip, the date planner should follow the Boy Scout mantra,
“always be prepared.” If anything goes wrong, and the planner is ill
prepared, this date will have the exact opposite effect and will only prove
how truly inept the planner is. If he does not have a boat of his own, he
could always rent or charter one from the local marina. Odds are the girl
has never been fishing before, so the date planner has an opportunity to
teach her something new. This is the perfect bonding experience for a
couple that has already been on a few dates. Out on the open sea, there is
plenty of time and space to get to know each other, which is the opposite
of a typical date. On a typical date, the daters would be surrounded by
other couples experiencing the same moment. The fishing trip will be a
unique experience shared only by the two of them. Even if the couple
doesn’t catch anything all day, they’ll still have a tale to tell and a lasting
memory.

Another different dating activity is attending a cooking class

together. Many reputable establishments offer culinary training. Cooking
classes are offered at local Publix supermarkets a few times a week. For a
more challenging experience, classes are offered at gourmet food shops
and in cooking schools. Some celebrity chefs also offer cooking classes for
neophytes. If the date planner happens to be located in Savannah, GA he
can take his date to Paula Dean’s cooking class. Paula Dean is a chef from
Food Network who teaches classes on preparing southern foods using
copious amounts of butter. If not located in Savannah, the date planner
could possibly add a road trip to this unusual date, making it much more
memorable. Like the fishing trip, the daters would learn about each other
by experiencing something new together. The couple will learn how to
cook a meal together and will be forced to cooperate with each other to
complete this new and somewhat challenging task. This is slightly less
unique because the class will most likely be comprised of several couples
or groups of friends. Together the daters will meet and mingle with their

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classmates, learning about each other socially.

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Cooking together is classically romantic and learning together is
challenging, which makes this a very good, unusual date. If nothing else,
when the guy returns the girl to her door, they will both have acquired the
skills to cook a new meal.
Taking a girl to a junk yard is the most unusual date. For this to
work, the girl must meet a couple of requirements. To be able to take a
girl to a junk yard, a guy would have to know ahead of time that she was a
special kind of girl. This is definitely not first date material and could quite
possibly backfire. However, if the date planner has found this special girl,
he can load her up in the truck and head to the nearest ‘you-pull-it’ site.
This unusual date is really more of a litmus test for understanding
females. In this unique situation, the date planner will be testing his girl’s
patience. It is the equivalent of her dragging him to see an all-night
Nicholas Sparks movie marathon. If she survives the date, she’s a keeper.
One date planner took his girlfriend to a junk yard within the first few
months they were dating. The girl was skeptical to say the least, but she
was a good sport about it. They hunted through the lot for a tiny piece of a
dodge truck the guy needed, and sadly never found it. However, the girl
made the best of the trip by finding a steering wheel lock to smash
windows and mirrors with. Together this couple learned that not only did
the girl have tendencies of violence, but she was also stronger than the
boy. Despite this violent, patience-trying date, this couple is still happily
together.
These three unusual date ideas are to be handled with care. Deep
sea fishing, cooking classes and trips to the junk yard could all horribly
backfire if executed poorly. They require careful planning and
consideration, which is why they are so impressive. Luckily they can all be
done locally here in Clearwater and are all reasonably priced…unless one
charters a boat. While a unique date will not leave the same impression as
Matthew McConaughey, it will leave the girl thinking about all of the
careful planning that was done on her behalf and will keep her thinking
about her date planner well in to the night. This is all any man could really
hope for if he doesn’t make it inside her door.
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Activity 2.B: Take a look at the two examples below:

Example 1:
Imagine that you have just finished watching a short movie clip
prepared by the guidance office that provides career orientations for
students like you to help you choose your school.
Choosing the Best School in College
I. Facilities
A. Indoor
B. Outdoor

II. Programs
A. Academic
B. Extra-Curricular

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A. Semester
B. Quarterly

Example 2:
Imagine that you are preparing for an interview as a first-time
applicant. You decided to go online and search for some tips. After
watching the information, you jot down the main ideas you have
remembered. Here is a sample sentence outline.

How to Pass an Interview

I. Preparation is the key to success.
A. Identify your goals as an applicant.
B. Understand the needs of the company for the position.
C. List down possible questions and practice answering them.
II. Becoming a competent speaker is not an easy task.
A. Listen carefully to the questions and give direct answers.
B. Use the right words to describe your abilities and plans for the position.
C. Speak confidently and show that you are very interested about the position.
III. Make a good impression that will be remembered by the interviewer.
A. Highlight your strengths and potential.
B. Recognize your weakness, but focus on improving them.
C. Be tactful and witty in expressing yourself.

An outline can either be a topic outline or a sentence outline. Can you identify

General Approaches

There are two general approaches you can take when writing an
outline for your paper:

The topic outline consists of a word or short phrases. This approach

is useful when you are dealing with a number of different issues that
could

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be arranged in a variety of different ways in your paper. Due to short
phrases having more content than using simple sentences, they create
better content from which to build your paper.

The sentence outline is done in full sentences. This approach is

useful when your paper focuses on complex issues in detail. The sentence
outline is also useful because sentences themselves have many of the
details in them needed to build a paper and it allows you to include those
details in the sentences instead of having to create an outline of short
phrases that goes on page after page.

Great job! Your guess was right. Identifying the approach used in writing an

In the previous module, you have already learned about primary

and secondary sources of information. Yu have learned that primary
sources are original materials whose data have not been filtered,
interpreted, or changed. Examples are artifacts, recordings, interviews,
diaries, minutes of a meeting, etc. Meanwhile, secondary sources of
information are materials which seek to present interpretations or
evaluation of the primary source. Examples include textbooks, news
reports, research papers, etc.

When writing speeches, reports, research papers and similar texts,

you will need to look for different sources to support your main
arguments. These sources will allow you to establish your research claims
and prove your points. Without sources, the research paper will be
baseless and weak.

However, not everything we hear or read is true. While some

materials or texts state facts, some of them exist to deceive us. Every
time you think beyond what you have read, watched, or listened to, you
are evaluating it. Evaluating a material involves carefully studying and
analyzing it to assess its worth or significance and to form opinions,
conclusions, and generalizations about it.

Below are the elements that affect the overall quality of a material:
a. Purpose – A reading, listening, or viewing material has a particular
purpose or goal that it aims to achieve. This purpose is met through
the use of elements that make the material understandable to its
readers, listeners, or viewers. For example, a radio advertisement
aims to persuade listeners to buy a particular product or avail a
certain service, while a news report on television may aim to simply
inform viewers of a particular current event.
b. Target audience – This refers to the particular group of people
that the material is aimed at. The target audience may be

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determined according to characteristics such as age, gender,
ethnicity, and economic status.

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 c. Language – This refers to the words used in the material. A
particular material may make use of the following to appeal to
readers, listeners, or viewers:
1. Sensory words – These are words that appeal to one’s sense of
sight, taste, touch, smell, or hearing. These make the material more
interesting and appealing.
2. Paralanguage – This refers to the vocal features—such as
volume, intonation, and pitch—that accompany speech. The usage
of these features add to the impact of the material—particularly
listening texts— as they can emphasize certain
3. Technical vocabulary – The use of jargon or technical vocabulary
may add to the material’s ability to convince the audience or to
make the material seem more credible to the target audience.
d. Organization – This refers to the way that the elements in the
material are arranged. The organization of the persuasive text may
enhance its meaning or detract from it. Reading, listening, and
viewing materials may have one or more of the following elements:
1. Text – This refers to the words, either printed or spoken, used in
the material. Often, a material relies on text to convey its
message to its audience.
2. . Images – These refer to the pictures or illustrations that
accompany reading or viewing materials. The use of these
enhances the meaning of the text and may help the audience
understand the material better.
3. Graphic organizers – Often used to supplement reading
materials, graphic organizers refer to the tables, graphs, charts,
or diagrams that visually represent information.

The elements of a material are what you need to look at and

evaluate. In evaluating a material, analyze whether it was able to achieve
its purpose, reach and appeal to its target audience, use appropriate
language, and effectively organize the elements in it.

Day 3
Let Us Practice More

How to write an outline?

For an essay question on a test or a brief oral presentation in class, all
you may need to prepare is a short, informal outline in which you jot down
key ideas in the order you will present them. This kind of outline reminds
you to stay focused in a stressful situation and to include all the good
ideas that help you explain or prove your point. For a longer assignment,
like an essay or a research paper, many teachers will require
you to submit a formal outline before writing a major paper as a way of
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on the right track and are working in an organized manner. The
expectation is you will build your paper based on the framework created by
the outline.

A strong outline details each topic and subtopic in your paper,

organizing these points so that they build your argument toward an
evidence-based conclusion. Writing an outline will also help you focus on
the task at hand and avoid unnecessary tangents, logical fallacies, and
underdeveloped paragraphs.
1. Identify the research problem. The research problem is the focal
point from which the rest of the outline flows. Try to sum up the point
of your paper in one sentence or phrase. It also can be key to deciding
what the title of your paper should be.
2. Identify the main categories. What main points will you analyze?
The introduction describes all of your main points; the rest of your
paper can be spent developing those points.
3. Create the first category. What is the first point you want to
cover? If the paper centers around a complicated term, a definition
can be a good place to start. For a paper that concerns the application
and testing of a particular theory, giving the general background on
the theory can be a good place to begin.
4. Create subcategories. After you have followed these steps, create
points under it that provide support for the main point. The
number of categories that you use depends on the amount of
information that you are trying to cover. There is no right or wrong
number to use.

Keep in mind that the notes a writer has taken to write an article may
include facts or ideas that fit in with the main ideas as well as facts that
do not fit. Go through the sample outline and identify these main ideas
and facts.

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Activity 3.A: Study the sample outline shown below.

SAMPLE OUTLINE
(Report Subject)
Mammals of the Sea
(Topic Sentence)
Earth’s oceans are home to many fascinating and beautiful
mammals
. (First Main
Idea)
I. Ways Sea and Land Mammals are
alike (Facts)
A. Take in oxygen from the air
B. Nourish young with milk
C. Have hair or hairlike
structures (Second Main Idea)
II. Examples of sea mammals and their
behavior (Facts)
A. Manatees raise to surface to breathe
B. Dolphins care for young for several years
C. Sea otters: thick fur insulates their
bodies (Final Idea)
III. Ways in which mammals are
threatened (Facts)
A. Pollution of water and air

Expository Writing by Tara McCarthy Scholastics Inc.

Answer the following questions based on the information provided by
the outline.
1. What is the subject of the report?

2. What are the main ideas? What facts explain or support each
main idea?

3. Each main idea needs at least three facts to support it. Which
main idea needs at least two more supporting facts?

Constructing Topic Outlines

A topic outline is the same as a sentence outline except you use

words or phrases instead of complete sentences. Words and phrases keep
the outline short and easier to comprehend. All the headings, however,
must be written in parallel structure.

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 This checklist can help you write an effective topic outline for your
assignment. It will also help you discover where you may need to do
additional reading or prewriting.

 Do I have a controlling idea that guides the development of the entire

piece of writing?
 Do I have three or more main points that I want to make in this piece of
writing? Does each main point connect to my controlling idea?
 Is my outline in the best order—chronological order, spatial order, or
order of importance—for me to present my main points? Will this order
help me get my main point across?
 Do I have supporting details that will help me inform, explain, or prove
my main points?
 Do I need to add more support? If so, where?
 Do I need to make any adjustments in my working thesis statement
before I consider it the final version?

Constructing Sentence Outlines

A sentence outline is the same as a topic outline except you use

complete sentences instead of words or phrases. Complete sentences
create clarity and can advance you one step closer to a draft in the writing
process.

Some consider the sentence outline as better than the topic outline
as the latter presents only broad ideas and only give you and overall
picture of what you want to write. This means you must spend more time
recalling exactly what those ideas are when you write your essay. On the
other hand, sentence outlines are more specific. When you use a sentence
outline, it will be easier for you to expand these when you finally write
your essay. You can also simply copy your own sentence outline. You will
just have to add more details and descriptions. Therefore, using a
sentence outline ensures that you have sufficient evidence to support
your claims and main ideas or arguments.

The basic format of an outline uses alternating series of numbers and

letter, indented accordingly, to indicate levels of importance. You format
both the topic and sentence outlines in the same way.
 Place your introduction and thesis statement at the beginning,
under roman numeral I.
 Use roman numerals (II, III, IV, V, etc.) to identify main points
that develop the thesis statement.
 Use capital letters (A, B, C, D, etc.) to divide your main points
into parts.

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  Use arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc.) if you need to subdivide
any As, Bs, or Cs into smaller parts.
 End with the final roman numeral expressing your idea for
your conclusion.
Here is another example of an outline of a paper about the development of
Japanese theatre:
OUTLINE NOTES
I. Thesis: Japanese theater The thesis is stated in the first
rose from a popular to section, which is the introduction.
elite and then returned to
a popular art
form.
II. Early theatrical forms: The body follows the introduction,
A. Bugaku and breaks down the points the
B. Sarugaku author wishes to make.
C. Primitive Noh
D. Authors and Audience
III. Noh Theater Note that some section have
A. Authors subdivisions, others do not,
B. Props depending on the demands of the
1. Masks apper.
a.women
In this outline, II, III & IV all have
b. demons
similar structure, but will not
c. old men necessarily be true for all papers.
2. Structure of Stage Some may only have three major
C. Themes sections, others more that the five
1.Buddhist Influence given here.
2.The supernatural
D. Kyogen interludes
E. Audience
IV. Kabuki
A. Authors
B. Props
1. Make-up
2. Special effects
C. Themes
1. Love stories
2. Revenge
V.Bunraku (puppet) theater
A. Authors
B. Props
C. Themes
1. Love stories
2. Historical Romances
D. Audience

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 VI. Conclusion Your conclusion should restate
your thesis, and never
introduce new
material.
http:/www.albany.edu/eas/170/outline htm
Activity 3.B
Expand the following topic outline into a sentence outline. Write
your sentence outline on a separate sheet of paper.
I. Background of Kalidasa

II. Kalidasa: Shakespeare of India?

A. His works
B. His distinct trait as a writer

III. Kalidasa’s philosophy and what students can learn from him

Day 4

Let Us Remember

Activity 1: Jot down That information!

Goal: Your task is to take down notes while listening.

Role: As a young trainee in a news company, you have been asked to

take down notes while listening to political campaign speeches.

Audience: You need to convince your trainer that you have what it
takes to be a good reporter, interviewer, or news anchor someday.

Situation: The challenge involves taking down only the necessary

information while listening.

Product/Performance and Purpose:

1. Look for a political campaign speech delivered by a politician. The

speech should be at least three minutes long.

2. Play the political campaign speech once and listen to it.

3. Get a pen and a paper. Play the video again. This time, take down
notes. Do not pause or replay the video. You may use any method to
organize information.

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 Standards and Criteria for Success:

Criteria Beginnin Developin Accomplishe Score

g (0-12 g (13-16 d (17-20
points) points) points)
Content (Focus
on details/events
are clearly
evident; details
are clearly
related to
the topic.)
Organization
General

(Logical
progression of
details/events;
clear
transitions
between ideas)
Language
(spelling,
mechanics,
grammar and
usage)
Quality
(Necessary
information and
Task-specific

key words were

included in the
notes.)
Method (The
method used
fits the type of
information well.)

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 Let Us Assess

A. Fill in the blanks with the missing word or phrase which would
make the statement correct and complete.
1. is the act or process of writing
down information.
2. Outlining uses to denote the level
of importance of information.
3. The on the other hand, will require you
to write complete sentences in the main points and sub-
points.
4. The _______________________consists of a word or
short phrases.
5. is great for organizing ideas, but it
requires more thought and is not the best method to use if
the lecture or listening text is too fast.

B. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement

is incorrect.
6. Writing an outline will also help you focus on the task at hand
and avoid unnecessary tangents, logical fallacies, and
underdeveloped paragraphs.
7. It is always best to use sentence outline than topic outline.
8. Topic outlines are more specific than sentence outline.
9. Outlines will help assess if there are ideas that must be
deleted due to lack of relevance.
10. Textbooks, biographies, thesis, research papers, news
reports are examples of Primary sources.

C. Present similarities and differences of a topic outline and

sentence outline through a Venn Diagram.

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Day 5

Let Us Enhance

Recall your most memorable summer vacation. Write a topic and a

sentence outline before writing a narrative article with not less than 150
words about that experience. Make sure to follow the prescribed format
mentioned and shown in this module.
Standards and Criteria for Success:

Criteria Beginnin Developin Accomplishe Score

g (0-12 g (13-16 d (17-20
points) points) points)
Content (Focus
on details/events
are clearly
evident; details
are clearly
related to the
topic.)
Organization
General

(Logical
progression of
details/events;
clear transitions
between ideas)
Language
(spelling,
mechanics,
grammar and
usage)
Topic Sentence
and Supporting
Details (Provides
Task-specific

well- thought of
details which
supports the
main point)
Word Choice
(Exhibits
consistency
in
sentence structure)

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Outline
( Given format
was
followed)

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 Let Us Reflect

Each outline below contains at least one unrelated idea. Read the
sentences or ideas below the “Supporting Ideas” section of the outlines
and decide which ones do not support the topic sentence. Write the
numbers of the unrelated ideas in the blanks on the right.
A. Topic Sentence: My most boring class is algebra. Unrelated ideas:
B. Supporting Ideas
1. The work is too easy, and it doesn’t challenge me.
2. All we ever do is work, work, and more work!
3. I never have a free minute to myself.
4. The teacher talks in a monotone that puts me to sleep.
5. The teacher tells the same jokes day after day.
6. Everything is in slow motion; attendance often takes up half the time.
7. The teacher always picks on me.

A. Topic Sentence: Bowling is the perfect sport. Unrelated ideas:

B. Supporting Ideas
1. It develops coordination.
2. I always make it a point to be a member of
a bowling team.
3. Bowling helps exercise a large number of muscles.
4. It provides a chance to interact with other team members.
5. It can be played indoors at any hour, during any type of weather.

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Answer key to Activities

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References

Jordan, N., Salazar, D. (2018). Compass- The way to English 8. Aklat

@ Dunong Publishing , Inc.

Hybels, Saundra, and Richard Weaver II. 2011. Communicating Effectively.

10th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill

McPherson, Fiona. 2012. Effective Note-Taking. 2nd ed. Wellington,

NZ: Wayz Press.

Wang, Haiping. 2017. Testing Listening Comprehension through

Listening- to-summarize Cloze Tasks. Shanghai, China: Springer.

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