Outlines
How many key words may be included on one line in a key word outline?
Up to three key words may be included.
Paragraphs in a report or in the body of an essay should always begin with what type of sentence?
They should begin with a topic sentence.
When deciding what information to include in an outline, choose facts that are ________________________________.
Choose facts that are interesting or important.
What do we call stylistic techniques used within a sentence?
We call them dress-ups.
What do we call anything we use to choose key words?
We call it a source.
In addition to key words, what can be included in the key word outline?
Numbers, symbols, and abbreviations may also be included.
How do you write the clincher sentence?
Choose two to three key words from the topic sentence to repeat or reflect in the clincher sentence.
What do we use to help us choose key words when we are retelling a story?
We use the questions from the story sequence chart.
Which type of dress-up shows action?
Strong verbs show action.
What is the strong verb test?
The strong verb test is:
I ____________________.
When should you write the key word outline?
You should write a key word outline before you begin writing any sentences or paragraphs.
When do you write the introduction paragraph for an essay?
You write the introduction after you have written all of the body paragraphs.
When writing from pictures, what is the central fact?
The central fact is the basic thing that you see in the picture.
When using a who/which clause, where should the clause be placed?
The who/which clause should be placed right after the thing the clause describes.
Why is it a good idea to use more than one source when writing a report?
You should use more than one source in order to make sure you have enough information and to make sure the information is accurate.
What type of words should you choose to put in the key word outline?
Choose words that help you remember the main idea.
How are the body paragraphs of an essay similar to the insides of a sandwich?
Each body paragraph has its own topic, but the paragraphs' topics must all belong together just like the insides of a sandwich must taste good together.
What is the job of a critique?
A critique should provide your opinion and analysis about something such as literature, art, etc.
What does www.asia.wub stand for?
WWW.ASIA.WUB stands for: when, while, where, as, since, if, although, whereas, unless, because.
What do we call the part of the story that shows how the character's problem has been solved?
We call it the climax.
What do we call an outline that combines key words from multiple sources?
What is the job of a conclusion paragraph?
The conclusion paragraph should summarize the topics and tell what is most important and why it is most important.
How is an essay different from a report?
An essay is different from a report because in addition to telling facts, an essay provides analysis and opinion.
What do we call the decoration when two or more words close together in a sentence begin with the same sound?
We call that decoration alliteration.
When using the -ing opener, what rule should you remember?
The thing doing the -ing must come right after the comma following the -ing phrase.