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Outline Writing Practice
Use each heading to organize ideas from broad to specific. For questions that ask you to create your own outline, choose details that fit the topic.
Recognize Outline Structure
Choose the best response for each question.
1.Which sequence moves from the broadest heading to the most specific detail in a traditional outline?
- Capital letters, Roman numerals, Arabic numerals
- Roman numerals, capital letters, Arabic numerals
- Arabic numerals, capital letters, Roman numerals
- Roman numerals, Arabic numerals, capital letters
2.Select every useful reason a writer might make an outline before drafting.
- It helps sort related ideas into groups.
- It can reveal gaps or ideas that are out of order.
- It guarantees that no revising will be needed.
- It gives a writer a plan to follow while drafting.
3.A main heading is “Ways to reduce food waste.” Which detail belongs beneath it as a supporting subpoint?
- The history of grocery stores
- Plan meals before shopping
- A different topic: choosing a sports team
- Why food has different colors
4.Match each outline label with the kind of information it usually introduces.
- I.
- A.
- 1.
- C. A specific detail under a supporting idea
- A. A supporting idea under a main point
- B. A main heading
Complete and Improve an Outline
Use the topic and surrounding points to supply ideas that fit logically.
5.In an outline about organizing a food-bank collection, complete this subpoint: I. Set a collection goal; A. ; B. Choose needed food items.
6.In an outline about organizing a food-bank collection, complete the missing Roman numeral heading: II. ; A. Make signs and announcements; B. Invite community groups to participate.
7.In an outline about organizing a food-bank collection, complete this subpoint: III. Sort and deliver donations; A. ; B. Arrange delivery to the food bank.
8.What heading text could fit under II. in the food-bank outline above?
9.Which subpoint is least connected to the main heading “Sort and deliver donations”?
- Group cans and boxes separately.
- Check that packages are sealed.
- Write a review of a favorite novel.
- Plan a time to transport the items.
Create and Reflect
Make your own outline, then explain how outlining supports writing.
10.Create an outline for “How a community can support a food bank.” Include three Roman numeral main headings and two lettered subpoints under each heading. Keep every subpoint related to its heading.
11.In one sentence, explain one way an outline can help a writer prepare a draft.
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