Unit 9 Outlining an Essay

In this Unit, we will look at;

• the purpose of an outline
• how to write an outline

What's an outline? 

• A short list of the information that appears in your essay
• it begins with a thesis statement
• its show the organisation of the essay
• it tells you which ideas you will discuss (in order)
• It drafts a conclusion

Advantages

• Makes your organised
• You don't forget any important points

page 64 ex 1

Outline of an essay. page 66 ex 2 

Changing English: The African American Influence

I.  African Americans, too, have both contributed new words to English and changed the meanings of some existing words (thesis statement)

Task ex 6 pg 61 - 21/11

Exercise

Thesis Statement: Exercises is one of the activities to carry out as it helps with the appearance of the body, keeps the body healthy and it helps depression

Topic sentence: Keeps body healthy
2 supporting sentences: lowers risk of diseases, decreases the risk of high blood pressure

Topic Sentence: Helps appearance of the body
2 supporting sentences: helps with weight loss, makes skin look more healthy
Topic sentence:Helps with depression
2 supporting sentences: releases adrenaline, helps to gain confidence


Outline of exercise

I. Exercise is one of the activities to carry out as it helps with the appearance of the body, keeps the body healthy and it helps with depression 
II. Keeps body healthy
A. it lowers the risk of various diseases (e.g high blood pressure)
B. Makes you stay at a healthy weight

III. Helps appearance of the body
A. Helps with weight loss for those who need it
B. makes skin look more healthy and stops wrinkles from appearing

IV. Helps with depression
A. releases adrenaline and endorphins which makes the body feel good
B. Helps to gain confidence