Action Verb Topic Sentence Name
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( ACTION VERB TOPIC SENTENCE NAME:
WHAT IS YOUR REASON FOR PREDICATE WHAT DO YOU PLAN WRITING ACTION VERB TO PROVE OR EXPLAIN SUBJECT / NOUN
The article…. (Choose action verb) (Briefly summarize main points from the article)
by…
Read Topic Sentence one and ask, “Who, What, When, Where, & Why?” Answer these questions and add the necessary details. Look for repetittive word choice and use synonyms when appropriate. Write Topic sentence two: STEP 3 List Main Points from close reading the article and attach a transition to each. Then add one or two facts supporting each main point.
MAIN POINTS SUPPORTING FACTS / DETAILS
( To begin, )
( As well, )
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STEP 4 Use your Main Points list above and supporting facts to create a short outline. STEP 5 Use your short outline to create a sentence outline. STEP 6 Use your sentence outline to type your summary draft (TNR/12 Font/DS) STEP 7 Edit your typed draft and revise to create a polished, quality summary. Complete step 7 as many times as needed.
SHORT OUTLINE: 6 MAIN POINTS Directions: This outline is used to help write short ideas from the information collected through sticky notes, brainstorming sheets, or 2-column research notes. Use 1-2 words or short phrases- there’s no need to construct complete sentences at this point
Title: REASON FOR WRITING / WHAT YOU PLAN TO PROVE OR EXPLAIN
1. Topic Sentence:
2. Transition + First Main Point:
3. Explain:
4. Transition + Second Main Point:
5. Explain:
6. Transition + Third Main Point:
7. Explain:
8. Transition + Fourth Main Point:
9. Explain:
10. Transition + Fifth Main Point:
11. Explain:
12. Transition + Sixth Main Point:
13. Explain:
RESTATE REASON FOR WRITING / RESTATE WHAT YOU PROVED OR EXPLAINED
14. Concluding Sentence:
SENTENCE OUTLINE: 6 MAIN POINTS
Directions: This outline is used to help you write complete sentences based on the short information you organized in the star-dash outline. You may not need to fill all of the blanks below. In some cases, you may need one, two, or even three “explain” sentences. Therefore, make sure to make changes to the sentence outline as needed.
Title:
1. Topic Sentence:
2. Transition + First Main Point:
3. Explain:
4. Transition + Second Main Point:
5. Explain:
6. Transition + Third Main Point:
7. Explain:
8. Transition + Fourth Main Point:
9. Explain:
10. Transition + Fifth Main Point:
11. Explain:
12. Transition + Sixth Main Point:
13. Explain:
14. Concluding Sentence:
Check Each box as it’s Completed! Does your topic sentence contain a “Reason for Writing” and “What You Plan to Prove or Explain?” Do your main point sentences support what your topic sentence states you will prove or explain?
Do your main point sentences have transitions?
Do your “explain” sentences provide information that supports your main point sentences?
Does your concluding sentence use synonyms to restate your “Reason for Writing” or remind readers of “What you Proved or Explained?”