This document outlines a lesson plan on using outlines to organize ideas from texts. The objectives are for students to learn how to use outlines. It discusses three types of outlines - formal, sentence, and topic - and provides examples of each. The lesson proper defines outlines and thesis statements, and provides a sample essay outline with a thesis statement and three topic sentences that support it. For evaluation, students work in groups to outline a research topic using a topic or sentence outline, and for assignment are asked to develop their outline into a paragraph.

1. July 01, 2014 [Tuesday]
Learning Competency: Writing 2.2 Use outlines to sum up ideas taken from or to be expanded into texts
I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students will have been able to use outlines to organize ideas
from a text.
II. SUBJECT MATTER
Formal Outline, Sentence Outline, and Topic Outline
REFERENCES
 English Expressways Textbook Fourth Year pages 41-44
 English Expressways Teacher’s Manual Fourth Year page 15
MATERIALS
Manila Paper, Chalks, Marker, Adhesive Tape, and Textbook
III. PROCEDURES
A. Daily Routine
1. Prayer
2. Checking of Attendance
B. Motivation
The teacher will post on the board a selection written on Manila paper. The students
will be asked to summarize the ideas in the selection in an outline format.
C. Lesson Proper
What is an outline?
An outline is a summary of the main points and the ideas that support them. It
helps you in organizing the information you have gathered as well as focus more on
your written work. Oftentimes, a comprehensive outline provides a thesis statement.
What is a thesis statement?
A thesis statement is your point of view on the topic and is stated directly and
often in one sentence only.
A formal outline shows the main points of a topic, the order in which they are to be
presented, and the relationship among them.
Two types of a formal outline: The sentence outline and the topic outline.
In a sentence outline, each main topic and subtopic is written in a complete sentence.
A topic outline is useful for the quick and efficient organized of ideas.
In a formal outline, Roman numerals can be used to represent paragraphs. Capital letters
can be used to represent supporting details for the paragraphs.
Sample:
Essay Outline
I. Introduction: Thesis: _______________________
II. Body Paragraph #1 Topic Sentence: _____________________
A. Supporting idea
B. Supporting idea
III. Body Paragraph #2 Topic Sentence: _____________________
A. Supporting idea
B. Supporting idea
IV. Body paragraph #3 Topic Sentence: _____________________
A. Supporting idea
B. Supporting idea
V. Conclusion ______________________________

2. To begin an outline, you need to start with your thesis statement. The thesis statement will be your
guide throughout the process of writing your essay. From the thesis statement, you can begin writing
the topic sentences for the body paragraphs in the outline.
ESSAY OUTLINE
Thesis statement
Topic sentence #1
Topic sentence #2
Topic sentence #3
Topic sentences
The topic sentence for each body paragraph should support the thesis statement. The topic
sentences need to agree with the main idea or subpoints in the thesis statement; otherwise, the essay
could be confusing.
Sample:
Thesis Statement: A job interview can often make or break your chances of getting your dream job.
Topic sentence #1
The way you dress can have a big impact on an interview panels’ first impressions of you.
Topic sentence #2
An interview is an opportunity for potential employers to get to know you better, so it is
important that you answer each question as completely as possible.
Topic sentence #3
By preparing some thoughtful questions for the end of the interview, you can show the panel
that you have prepared for the interview and want the job.
Note: under the topic sentence for each paragraph, list some of the supporting details, examples, or
ideas you want to include in each paragraph.
C. Evaluation
Since we already went through the steps on making an outline, it’s time to check if you can apply the
knowledge you learned about outlining.
Task: Group the class into five (5) then discuss with your group mates your chosen topic for your
research. Organize your ideas using either a topic outline or a sentence outline. Do this in a whole sheet
of paper. You are only given 20 minutes to finish the task.
D. Assignment
Continue the task. This time, develop your outline into a paragraph,