Outline

Directions

Organize and create a formal outline for your narrative.  The formal outline should be typed and double-spaced.  Please remember to only use ideas, topics and phrases.  Complete sentences are only to be used where indicated.  Remember, the outline is a framework, so I do not expect to see the entire essay written as the outline.

Outline Format

I.               Introduction

          A.    Attention Getting Device or Motivator (Background on you and/or the chosen topic)

          B.    Thesis Statement* (This should suggest the chosen topic)

          C.   Concluding Thought

II.              Body Point 1 – 1st Area of Analysis

          A.   Transitional Word or Phrase + Topic Sentence

          B.    1st Supporting Detail/Idea

          C.   2nd Supporting Detail/Idea

          D.   3rd Supporting Detail/Idea

          E.    Concluding Thought

III.            Body Point 2 – 2nd Area of Analysis

          A.   Transitional Word or Phrase + Topic Sentence

          B.    1st Supporting Detail/Idea

          C.   2nd Supporting Detail/Idea

          D.   3rd Supporting Detail/Idea

          E.    Concluding Thought

IV.            Body Point 3 – 3rd Area of Analysis

          A.   Transitional Word or Phrase + Topic Sentence

          B.    1st Supporting Detail/Idea

          C.   2nd Supporting Detail/Idea

          D.   3rd Supporting Detail/Idea

          E.    Concluding Thought

V.             Conclusion

          A.   Transitional Word or Phrase and Reworded Thesis Statement

          B.    Final Reflection on topic

          C.   Clincher/Tie-back to Motivator