During Class

Read pp 48-52 in Steps to Writing Well under the heading "Planning the Body of your Essay".
This section discusses how to write an outline.  The outline is basically a road map of how to get from the introduction to the conclusion.  Once the outline is done, the rest of the paper falls into place.  The outline is kind of like a skeleton. It's what the paper "hangs on".  OK, maybe a gross illustration, but it works.
At this point, you have written your thesis and essay map for your soon-to-be-awesome paper on "being scared".  Now we're ready for the next step--the outline...dun, dun, dun (say with a low ominous voice without laughing)

Assignment 3.1:  Designing an outline for your paper on “A time when I was scared”.  Make sure you understand the reading on pp 468-52 before beginning the outline.

Here goes:  
At the top of the page, copy/paste your thesis and essay map so I can refer to it when looking at your outline.

Step #1
Roman Numeral I. should be the first point you have written in the essay map.
Leave space here
Roman Numeral II. should be the second point you have written in the essay map.
Leave space here
Roman Numeral III.  should be the third point you have written in the essay map.
Leave space here.

So, remember in Unit #2 when I used the example of building a log cabin home?  No? OK, here it is again: 

More people should consider building their own log cabin home.  As one considers this possibility, it is important to consider a log home's sound construction and lower building costs, as well as the opportunity to personalize your home.

For the outline, I would do the following:
I.    sound construction

II.   lower building costs

III.  opportunity to personalize your home


Step #2
Now, let's fill in between the Roman Numerals.  These subpoints give me more information on what is meant by "sound construction", "lower building costs", and "opportunity to personalize your home"

Use capital letters (A., B., C.) to support each main point with details.
For Roman Numeral I. I might support the topic of "sound construction" with: withstand Mother Nature's wrath, sound proof, energy efficient.

So, my first point would look like this:

I.    sound construction
A.  withstand Mother Nature's wrath
B.  sound proof
C.  energy efficient

Now I'm ready for Roman Numeral II.

II.   Lower building costs
A.   much of the labor can be done by the owner
     B.   construction is quicker thus lowering labor costs
C.   materials are not as extensive

Finally, Roman Numeral III.

III.  Opportunity to personalize your home
A.  major changes can be made with a chainsaw (trust me, I have done this)
B.  craftsmanship can be seen in all areas of home
C.  not dependent on stud location for hanging pictures, etc. 


There you have it.  A simple outline for an essay.  
Now make me one just like for the topic "When I Was Scared"
**Don't forget to put your thesis and essay map at the top of the page

Submit Assignment 3.1 (20 pts) 


Outside Homework

Assignment 3.2;  Read pp 52-57.  In the middle of page 59 follow the instructions for "B" and do numbers 1-5.   (30 minutes)

**When writing a topic sentence, make sure it is on only one topic.  for example, if I took a topic from my outline above like Roman Numeral III. A. "major changes can be made with a chainsaw", I might write a topic sentence like:

As construction moves along and changes need to be made, the use of a chainsaw is a quick and easy method to alter the plans.

Submit Assignment 3.2 (15 pts) 


Assignment 3.3;  In the middle of page 60 labeled "D", I would like you to choose 5 subjects and write a topic sentence for each one.  (30 minutes)

Submit Assignment 3.3  (15 points) 






Unit #3
Intro to Expository Writing