Essay Outline Template

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Objective

I can fill in an essay outline graphic with key points to organize my ideas before writing.

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Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

9 questions

1

What is the purpose of creating an essay outline before writing?

2

According to the video, what is the first step in creating an essay outline?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Imagine you are writing an essay about the impact of social media on teenagers. List three main themes you might include in your essay outline, and for each theme, provide one key point you would want to make. Imagine you are writing an essay about the benefits of learning a second language. List three main themes you might include in your essay outline, and for each theme, provide one key point you would want to make.

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