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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.

Preliminary Essay Outline TEMPLATE

Thesis Statement

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Body Paragraph #1

Topic Sentence – relating to the first supporting point outlined in your thesis statement:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

First supporting point:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Specific example (a personal example or information from the reading):

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Second supporting point:

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Specific example (a personal example or information from the reading):

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

  

Body Paragraph #2

Topic Sentence – relating to the first supporting point outlined in your thesis statement:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

First supporting point:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Specific example (a personal example or information from the reading):

________________________________________________________________________________________________

Second supporting point:

________________________________________________________________________________________________

Specific example (a personal example or information from the reading):

________________________________________________________________________________________________

Body Paragraph #3

Topic Sentence – relating to the first supporting point outlined in your thesis statement:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

First supporting point:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Specific example (a personal example or information from the reading):

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Second supporting point:

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Specific example (a personal example or information from the reading):

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Concluding Sentence (a restatement of your thesis statement in a different way):

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please examine carefully how you will be evaluated on this assignment: Preliminary Essay Outline- Rubric

Preliminary Essay OUTLINE Assignment Instructions

1. You will access the Preliminary OUTLINE Assignment in the assignment folder.

* This assessment will only be available during your class time. Your professor will direct you when you can access the test.

2. The day of the assignment, you'll download the Preliminary Essay Outline Template from the designated Assignment folder.

3. You will be given 2 hours to complete this assessment.

4.  Your professor will grade your assignment within one to two weeks. 

When do I do the Preliminary Essay OUTLINE Assignment?

*On the day of class - when directed by your professor - you will access your assignment in Assessment Folder.