english 8

1. As a grade 8 student, you will often come
across a reading material that is difficult to
remember. What do you do in this case?

2. Thus there is a need for you to outline your
reading material. Reducing complex material
to its outline form will make you understand
the material fast and easy.

3. Outlining
Prepared by : Ms. Ladylyn P. Susi
English Teacher

4. OUTLINING
An outline is a general plan of what you are going
to write. It is a method for taking notes that shows
the relationships between main ideas and other
ideas that support the main idea.

5. Two Kinds of Outline
1. Topic Outline-the points are stated
as words or phrase.
2. Sentence Outline- the points are
stated as sentences.

6. In making an outline, observe the following
instructions on format:
1. Use roman numerals for main ideas.
2. Use capital letters for subheadings.
3. Use arabic numerals for supporting details.
4. Place a period after the numerals and letters that introduce the points.
5. Begin every point in an outline with a capital letter.
6. Do not put periods after the points if the outline is topical.
7. Indent each level of the outline.
8. If there is an A, there must also be a B. If there is a 1, there must also be a 2.
9. In a topical outline, state the points of each division in parallel form.

7. Topic Outline
Traffic Jams
I. Current traffic problems
A. Morning rush
B. Afternoon Rush
II. Proposed solutions
A. More highways and lanes
B. Light Rail

8. Sentence Outline
Traffic Jams
I. Most cities experience the current traffic problems.
A. Traffic starts to get heavy on morning rush.
B. Traffic congestions on road is again on its peak on afternoon rush.
II. Administrators have proposed solutions for traffic problem.
A. More highways and lanes must be built in the city.
B. Light Rails must be improved.

10. GROUP ACTIVITY

11. FALL
I. Things to See
II. Things to Do
III. Special Days
Leaves changing color
Pick apples
Columbus Day
Skies getting darker earlier in the evening
Rake leaves
Halloween
Thermometer dipping
Carve pumpkins
Thanksgiving

12. Assignment
Review and get ready for your exam 