Creating a Traditional Outline

Introduction Introduction Hook Background Information Thesis Statement (Claim plus Reasons) Claim Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Hook and Background Info Claim/Thesis

Body Paragraphs and Counterargument Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Details/Evidence and Warrants/Explanation I. Paragraph 2 (Same for all paragraphs) A. Topic Sentence (Transition and reason 1) B. Evidence C. Evidence D. Evidence/Counterargument 1. Solution to counterargument E. Final Statements about reason Counter-argument

Conclusion and Call to Action Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Details/Evidence and Warrants/Explanation Conclusion Restatement of Thesis Recommendation/Solution Conclusion and Call to Action

House Outline to Traditional Outline Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Details/Evidence and Warrants/Explanation Counter-argument Conclusion and Call to Action Introduction Hook Background Information Thesis Statement (Claim plus Reasons) Claim Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 II. Paragraph 2 (Same for all paragraphs) A. Topic Sentence (Transition and reason 1) B. Evidence C. Evidence D. Evidence/Counterargument 1. Solution to counterargument E. Final Statements about reason III. Conclusion Restatement of Thesis Recommendation/Solution Hook and Background Info Claim

Introduction Introduction Hook or Lead: “I am a movie fanatic…” Background Info: My friends, though, have stopped asking me if I want to go out to the movies. Thesis Statement: (Claim Plus Reasons) Claim: It is better to wait for movies to come out so you can avoid the theater. Reason 1: Getting to the theater presents difficulties. Reason 2: The theater is dirty, run-down, and uncomfortable. Reason 3: The actions of patrons often ruin the moviegoing experience.

Paragraph 2 II. Paragraph 2 A. Topic Sentence (Transition and Reason 1): First of all, just getting to the theater presents difficulties. B. Evidence: 1. Leaving home in unpleasant weather isn’t any fun. 2. There is a long drive to the theater and you have to find a parking space. 3. You have to wait in line to get your tickets.

Paragraph 3 III. Paragraph 3 Topic Sentence (Transition and Reason 2): Once you have made it to the box office and gotten your tickets, you are confronted with the problems of the theater itself. Evidence: Older theaters have musty carpets. The seats are uncomfortable. You can hear other movies through the walls. The floors are sticky.

Paragraph 4 IV. Paragraph 4 Topic Sentence (Transition and Reason 3): Some of the patrons are even more of a problem than the theater itself. Evidence: Little kids run up and down the aisles giggling Adults act as if they were at home and comment loudly. Everyone crinkles candy wrappers and drops food. People frequently leave to go to the bathroom or concession stand. You can be elbowed out of your armrests.

Conclusion V. Conclusion A. Transition: After arriving home from the movies one night… B. Restatement of thesis: I decided that I was not going to be a moviegoer anymore. I was tired of the problems involved in getting to the movies and dealing with the theater itself and some of the patrons. C. Recommendation/Solution: I’ll be more relaxed watching box office hits in the comfort of my own living room.

Introduction Hook or Lead: “I am a movie fanatic…” Background Info: My friends, though, have stopped asking me if I want to go out to the movies. Thesis Statement: (Claim Plus Reasons) Claim: It is better to wait for movies to come out so you can avoid the theater. Reason 1: Getting to the theater presents difficulties. Reason 2: The theater is dirty, run-down, and uncomfortable. Reason 3: The actions of patrons often ruin the moviegoing experience. II. Paragraph 2 A. Topic Sentence (Transition and Reason 1): First of all, just getting to the theater presents difficulties. B. Evidence: 1. Leaving home in unpleasant weather isn’t any fun. 2. There is a long drive to the theater and you have to find a parking space. 3. You have to wait in line to get your tickets. III. Paragraph 3 Topic Sentence (Transition and Reason 2): Once you have made it to the box office and gotten your tickets, you are confronted with the problems of the theater itself. Evidence: Older theaters have musty carpets. The seats are uncomfortable. You can hear other movies through the walls. The floors are sticky. IV. Paragraph 4 Topic Sentence (Transition and Reason 3): Some of the patrons are even more of a problem than the theater itself. Little kids run up and down the aisles giggling Adults act as if they were at home and comment loudly. Everyone crinkles candy wrappers and drops food. People frequently leave to go to the bathroom or concession stand. You can be elbowed out of your armrests. V. Conclusion A. Transition: After arriving home from the movies one night… B. Restatement of thesis: I decided that I was not going to be a moviegoer anymore. I was tired of the problems involved in getting to the movies and dealing with the theater itself and some of the patrons. C. Recommendation/Solution: I’ll be more relaxed watching box office hits in the comfort of my own living room.