The document discusses how to create an effective outline for an essay. It explains that an outline is like drawing plans to build a house, as it establishes the overall structure and organization. The benefits of outlining include increased organization and time savings. An example outline structure is provided, including sections for the introduction, body paragraphs with topic sentences, and conclusion. Guidance is offered on developing thesis statements, topic sentences, and supporting details to flesh out the outline.

1. Making an Outline A Plan That Builds an Essay Essay ------------------- ---------------------

2. Introduction What is an outline ? An outline is a general plan of what you are going to write. You can compare making an outline to drawing plans to build a house. Before one begins to build a house, it is best to draw up plans to make sure that a house is built in the way you want. The same is true with writing an essay and making an outline.

5. The Process Making an Outline In a formal outline, Roman numerals can be used to represent Body Sections. Capital letters can be used to representSupporting details for the Body Sections. Essay Outline I. Introduction Thesis: ____________________ II. Body Section #1- Topic Sentence: _________ A. supporting idea B. supporting idea III. Body Section #2- Topic Sentence: _________ A. supporting idea B. supporting idea IV. Body Section #3- Topic Sentence: _________ A. supporting idea B. supporting idea V. Conclusion

6. The Process Thesis Statement ESSAY OUTLINE Thesis Statement Body Section 1 Topic Sentence #1 Body Section 1 Topic Sentence #2 Body Section 1 Topic Sentence #3

7. The Process Topic Sentences The Topic Sentence for each Body Section should support the thesis statement. The Thesis Statement The Topic Sentence

8. The Process Topic Sentences Topic Sentence Body Section #1: Germany had been expecting a treaty based on Wilson's 14 points and were not happy with the terms of the Treaty of Versailles. Topic Sentence- Body Section #2: During the 1930s, many politicians in both Britain and France felt that the terms of the Treaty of Versailles had placed unfair restrictions on Germany and that Hitler's actions were understandable and justifiable. Topic Sentence- Body Section #3: The League of Nations, set up in 1919 was designed to maintain world peace had some successes, but ultimately was a failure. Thesis Statement Although the outbreak of World War 2 was triggered by Germany’s invasion of Poland the actual causes were the complex synergy of events including the negotiated terms of Treaty of Versailles, the failure of both the Policy of Appeasement, and the League of Nations.

9. The Process Supporting Details Under the topic sentence for each Body Section, list some of the supporting details, examples, or ideas you want to include in each Body Section.