Informative Expository Outline
Understand the task. Read the writing task and identify the subject (what), the audience (who), and purpose (what).
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INTRODUCTION- Include a hook to grab the reader’s attention. A hook can be a question, an exclamation, fact, statistic, a quote or an interesting statement. Provide background information for your reader to know what you are talking about. Develop your thesis/controlling idea for your essay. |
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MAIN IDEA AND DETAILS Use a transition word or phrase to introduce your first main idea/topic sentence Write supporting details (facts, examples, statistics, quotes) When you include references, cite them properly |
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MAIN IDEA AND DETAILS Use a transition word or phrase to introduce your second main idea/topic sentence Write supporting details (facts, examples, statistics, quotes) When you include references, cite them properly |
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MAIN IDEA AND DETAILS Use a transition word or phrase to introduce your third main idea/topic sentence Write supporting details (facts, examples, statistics, quotes) When you include references, cite them properly |
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CONCLUSION Emphasize why the thesis/controlling idea and your main ideas are important Suggest one or more reasons the audience may want to learn more Include a strong statement that connects your conclusion with your introduction |
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TRANSITIONAL WORDS Reread what you wrote in this outline. Add transitional words to each box to show how your ideas are connected (example: One reason, Most importantly, In addition) |
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