Outlining Reading Texts in

Various Disciplines
Learner's Module in English for Academic and
Professional Purposes

Quarter 1 ● Module 4

JEANILYN M. COLAL
Developer
Department of Education • Cordillera Administrative Region

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 PREFACE

This module is a project of the DepEd Schools Division of Baguio City through
the Curriculum Implementation Division (CID) which is in response to the
implementation of the K to 12 Curriculum.

It was prepared to enhance students' performance in English for Academic

and Professional Purposes (EAPP).

Date of Development October 2020

Resource location DepEd Schools Division of Baguio
City
Learning Area English for Academic and
Professional Purposes
Grade Level 12
Learning Resource Type Module
Language English
Quarter/Week Q1/W4
Learning Competency The learner outlines reading texts in
various disciplines
Learning Competency Code CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Ia-c-6

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Copyright Notice...............................................................................................................................ii
Preface...............................................................................................................................................iii
Acknowledgement...........................................................................................................................iv
Table of Contents.............................................................................................................................v

Title Page…………………………………………………………………………. 1
What I Need To Know ………………………………………………………. 2
Learning Objectives
What I Know………………………………………………………………….…... 3
What's In …………………………………………………………………………. 5
What's New……………………………………………………………………….. 5
What Is It …………………………………………………………………………. 6
What's More ……………………………………….……………….……………. 9
What I Have Learned …………………………………………………………… 13
What I Can Do…………………………………………………………………… 14
Post-Assessment………………………………………………………………… 14
Additional Activity………………………………………………………………… 16
Answer Key……………………………………………………………………….. 19
References…………………………………………………...…….…….………. 20

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 Outlining Reading Texts in
Various Disciplines
Learner's Module in English for Academic and
Professional Purposes

Quarter 1 ● Module 4

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JEANILYN M. COLAL
Developer

Department of Education • Cordillera Administrative Region

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What I Need to Know
Welcome once again, dear students!
Read the following objectives to serve as your guide on what to expect in this module.

Learning Objectives:
At the end of the module, you should be able to:
A) distinguish the differences between topic and sentence outline
B) write down statements to complete outline structures
C. Write simple outlines

This module contains the following parts:

Label Description

What I Need to This states the learning objectives that you need to achieve as you
Know study this module.
This is to check what you already know about the lesson on this
What I Know module. If you answered all the questions here correctly, you still
need to go over the rest of the module.

What’s In This connects the current lesson with a topic or concept necessary
to your understanding.
What’s New This introduces the lesson to be tackled through an activity.

What Is It This contains a brief discussion of the learning module lesson.

Think of it as the lecture section of the lesson.
These are activities to check your understanding and to apply what
What’s More
you have learned from the lesson.
What I have This generalizes the essential ideas tackled from this module.
Learned

What I Can Do This is a real-life application of what you have learned.

Post-Assessment This is an evaluation of what you have learned from this learning
material.

Additional Activity This is an activity that will strengthen and fortify your knowledge
about the lesson.

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 What I Know
Here is a 15 - item activity that you need to answer first before going further. The
result of this will reflect whatever bank knowledge you know about outlining. Write your
answers on your answer sheet.

I IDENTIFICATION
Write only the letter of your choice on your answer sheets.
1. This is a tool used to organize written ideas about a topic or thesis into a logical order. It
arranges major topics, subtopics, and supporting details.
A. outlining B. outline C. paragraphing D. paragraph
2. It is a type of summary in which only a word or a phrase can be involved.
A. sentence outline C. phrase outline
B. paragraph outline D. topic outline
3. It is a type of outline that involves clauses to complete its content.
A. sentence outline C. phrase outline
B. paragraph outline D. topic outline
4. It serves as the topic or title where an outline is based.
A. outline information C. thesis
B. supporting details D. introductory details
5. What are the two main types of outline?
A. sentence outline and paragraph outline
B. paragraph outline and topic outline
C. sentence outline and topic outline
D. paragraph outline and phrase outline

II FILLING IN THE BLANKS

On your answer sheet, write the letter containing your answer to complete each
statement. Refer to the choices inside the figure.

A. beginning B. outlining C. logical D. paragraph E. systematic F.ideas

6. In outlining, one must create a linear and organized presentation of facts that shows the
main __________ that are discussed as well as their relationships.
7. __________can help someone learn facts in a logical way in such a way that it will be
easy for him to understand what a certain passage wants to notify its readers.
8. Through outlining, the __________ arrangement of facts or ideas one is able to gather
would make it easy for him to impart to others what he deems are important to a
certain group or organization.
9. It is always best to place the main argument before the __________ of the outline.
10. An outline is a tool used to organize written ideas about a topic or thesis into a
__________ order.

III WRITING AN OUTLINE FORMAT

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 Analyze the characters used in writing an outline. Arrange them into proper
sequence by writing the letters that represent them on your answer sheet.
A. (1), (2), (3) B. A, B , C C. 1,2,3

D. I, II, III E. a, b, c F. i, ii, iii

11. ______ 14. ______

12. ______ 15. ______
13. ______

What's In
In getting information from long texts, it is best to apply outlining. Outlining can help
you see the relationship of facts. It can help you understand what a certain text wants to tell
its readers.

Aside from learning or understanding a certain passage, outlining can help you relay
information successfully. With the systematized arrangement of facts or ideas you are able
to gather, it will be easy for you to tell others what you think are important.

The succeeding parts of this learning material will help you understand more about
outlining as an essential element in the art of academic and professional communication.

What’s New
This is to introduce or to remind you of a very simple illustration of an outline. Try to
fill in each missing part with something that is appropriate. No answer is considered
incorrect as long as it fits each category.

How To Be Healthy

I. Eat right foods

A. Fruits
1. banana
2. _________
B. Vegetables
C. Proteins

II. Do exercises
A. Running
B.________
C. Walking
1. brisk walk
2. _________

III. Have good habits

A. ________
B. No smoking
C. Reading
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1. Scripture reading
2. _________
 What is It
An outline is a helpful guide in organizing information. It presents an overview of
one’s work. It shows the order of various topics and the relationship of facts. In other words,
an outline is a general plan of the material that is intended to be shared through written or
oral means.

In addition, an outline is a way for us to demonstrate the main argument (thesis),

main points (topic sentences), and main pieces of evidence we are going to present in a
paper before actually writing it. In doing an outline, we must create a direct, organized
presentation of facts that shows the main ideas that are discussed as well as their
relationships. https://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/faq/72846

Further, an outline should begin with a thesis statement. This thesis sentence
presents the central idea of the paper. It must always be a complete, grammatical
sentence, specific and brief, which expresses the point of view you are taking towards the
subject.
https://www.ndsu.edu/pubweb/~cinichol/271/OutlinesHowTo.htm

In this lesson, you will be directed to the two main types of outlining. There are other
types; however, you can have that later in the higher educational level.
Take a look at this.

TWO MAIN TYPES OF OUTLINES

1. Topic Outline
This is usually brief. Its headings are composed of single words or short phrases. It
shows a quick summary of topics to be included in an essay. Example: a syllabus
from courses with topics listed under each unit.

2. Sentence Outline
As it is named, the headings or contents are written in complete sentences.
Here is a sample of a topic outline, wherein the thesis or main subject is provided.

Thesis: The abuse of alcohol and drugs can affect a person

economically, psychologically and physically (Course Hero. Ben Davis
School. n.d.)

I. Economical effects (Main idea)

A. Alcohol (Sub-idea)
1. Cost of alcohol purchases (Detail of A)
2. Cost
II. Physical of DUIs (Detail of A)
effects
A. Alcohol
B. Drugs
1. Liver(Sub-point)
disease
1.2.Cost of drug
Alcohol purchases (Detail of B)
poisoning
B.2.Drugs
Cost of drug arrest (Detail of B)
II. Psychological
1. Braineffects
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A. Alcohol
2. Drug overdose
1. Mental impairment
2. Mental addiction
 III. Physical Effects

A. Alcohol
1. liver disease
2. alcohol poisoning

B. Drugs
1. brain damage
2. drug overdose
2. Mental addiction

http://www.shsd.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=677784

Below also is an example of a sentence outline.

Thesis: The abuse of alcohol and drugs can affect a person economically,
psychologically, and physically.

I. Alcohol and drug abuse can affect one economically.

A. The cost of alcohol abuse is high and getting higher.
1. The costs of DUIs can be enormous.
2. Alcohol costs are always rising because of rising production costs
as well as state and local taxes.

B. The cost of drug abuse can be high.

1. Even the arrest for the possession of a minute amount of drugs
can result in high bail and court cost.
2. The cost of drugs fluctuates drastically according to the type of
drug, its availability, and the amount.

II. Alcohol and drug abuse can have severe psychological effects.
A. Alcohol abuse can damage a person psychologically.
1. Alcohol is a depressant and can alter the personality of anyone.
2. The abuse of alcohol can lead to the psychological addiction to
alcohol.
B. Drug abuse can be detrimental to one psychologically.
1. Drugs impair one's ability to function normally because of the
hallucinations or numbness of "getting high."
2. Drugs can become a psychological addiction.

III. Alcohol and drug abuse can affect one physically.

A. Alcohol and drug abuse can cause physical problems.
1. The most common disease among alcoholics is cirrhosis of the
liver.
2. The massive consumption of alcohol can lead to alcohol
poisoning and death.
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 B. Drug abuse has many physical implications
1. Drug abuse has been linked to the damage of brain tissue.
2. The unpredictability of drugs can lead to an overdose and death.

http://www.shsd.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=677784

Here are other guidelines in outlining that you should take note of.

1. Place your thesis statement at the beginning.

2. Each heading and subheading must have at least two parts.
3. In a topic outline, do not place periods after the ideas
4. Do not mix up the two kinds of outlines. Use only one kind in one presentation.
5. List the major points that support your thesis. Label them in Roman Numerals (I, II, III,
IV, etc.).
6. List supporting ideas or argument for each major point. Use capital letters like A, B,
C, etc.
7. If applicable, continue to subdivide each supporting idea until your outline is fully
developed. From Roman Numerals (I, II, III…), to capital letters (A, B, C…),
have numbers, then small letters. Further, if there are subdivisions, have numbers
enclosed in parentheses ( (1), (2), (3)…
See this illustration below.

Topic Sentence:
I._______________
A.______________
1.______________
2. _____________
a. _____________
b. _____________
(1)
(2)
B._____________
II._____________
A. _____________
B. _____________

The pattern can be continued based on the information presented in a certain text or
essay. At times, the small letter, like a., b. and so on are not always present.

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What's More
Activity 1: Read and outline!

Here now starts your reading and outlining activities. They are in excerpts and
paragraph structures which are numbered according to statements. Read each and then fill
in the blanks in the outlines that follow.

(Note: On your answer sheets, copy the numbers with statements and just fill in
those that require answers. Example:

Excerpt No. 1

HELPING OTHERS: THE PURPOSE OF LIFE

Happiness begins from the moment you do something for others. Those who
consistently help others, are happy, and do not come across any obstacles in their lives.
Research indicates that they are less stressed and experience improved mental health.
The purpose of life is to serve others. However, when doing so, you should not
expect something in return; your intention should be to lessen other people’s
misery. “Service to others should be sincere and done from the heart; only then it is
fruitful.” Do any trees eat their own fruit? No. This teaches us that human beings should
not only use their mind, body and speech for themselves, but also to serve others. When
you do this, nature in turn will reward you.
Your constant inner intent should be towards helping others. If you are unable to
do so for any reason, you can also make sure that you do not hurt anyone. This is an
indirect way to help those around you.
dadabhagwan.org/path-to-happiness/humanity/help-others-the-purpose-of-life/?
gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyfaRpunD8gIV2sFMAh2-eAzNEAAYASAAEgKlxvD_BwE

Main Idea: Helping others is the purpose of life which causes happiness.
1. Things that people experience when they consistently help others.
a. They feel happy.
b. They are less stressed.
c. _______________
2. ______________
a. When serving others, you should not expect something in return.
b. _____________
c. Nature in turn will reward you when you serve others.

3. ____________

Excerpt No. 2
1 Despite its rapid spread, Islam is not a religion for those who are casual about
regulations. 2 On the contrary, adhering to the rules of Islam takes effort and
discipline. 3 One must rise before dawn to observe the first of five prayers required
daily, none of which can take place without first cleansing oneself according to an
established ritual or ceremony. 4 Sleep, work, and recreational activities take second

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 place to prayer. 5 Fasting for the month of Ramadan, undertaking the pilgrimage to
Mecca at least once in a lifetime, paying tax for relief of the Muslim poor, and
accepting Islam’s creed require a serious and an energetic commitment. 6 On the
whole, the vast majority of Muslims worldwide do observe those tenets.
(Microsoft Word – OutliningFill-inREVISED.doc. n. d)

Main Idea: Practitioners of Islam need to be willing to make a lot of effort to follow the
rules of their faith.
Support: 1. Get up before dawn, perform ritualized cleansing and say the first of five daily
prayers.

2. _______________________________________________

3. Fast for the month of Ramadan.

4. ______________________________________________

5. ______________________________________________

6. Accept Islamic beliefs.

Paragraph 3/Excerpt No.3

Rizal saw the many injustices suffered by his fellow Filipinos: they depended on
the religious corporations or on big landowners, for land to till, or for their living; people
were afraid of airing their grievances or of talking or protesting against the friars or the
government, in short, there was no real freedom of the press or speech.  Most
Filipinos lacked the privilege of education, and its resultant benefits, or if they did have
education, this was the obscurantist kind generally propagated by the colonialist
policy, which not only kept Filipinos in the dark about their rights, but worse, had
molded them into an abject, submissive people ignorant or worse, ashamed of their
own proud heritage, a heritage that existed even before the arrival of the Spaniards.  
Finally, Rizal realized that the Philippines had not been consistently represented in the
Spanish parliament.  For Rizal, this was the root of the absence of justice in the
country, or of their being deprived of basic rights.

https://nhcp.gov.ph/for-love-of-country/

Main Idea: There were many injustices suffered by the Filipino people during the Spanish
regime.
1. _________________________________________________________
2. No press freedom for the Filipinos.

3._________________________________________________________
a.The Filipinos were deprived of their rights.
b.Education had molded the Filipinos to be ignorant and submissive to the
Spanish authorities.
c._______________________________________________________

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Activity 2: Variance!
Write the difference between topic and sentence outline inside the figure below. Use
your own words.

What I have Learned

Activity: Sum Up!

Copy and fill in the blanks to complete the paragraph.

Outlining is creating a 1. _____, organized presentation of facts that shows

the 2. _____ that are discussed as well as their relationships. It has two main parts,
the 3. ________ and the 4. ________. The first one is usually brief in length while
the second one is 5. ________ with supporting sentences that give sufficient
description to the subject.

What I Can Do
Activity: Outline Relay!

Situation: Classes have just started. You were elected as the class secretary Your
class adviser told all the class officers to stay after class for a meeting.

If you are asked to relay the minutes of meeting you noted, how are you going to
present it through a topic outline?
In doing this, take note of the structure of outline discussed earlier. Write it on your answer
sheet.

Post-Assessment
I FILLING IN THE BLANKS

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 On your answer sheet, write the letter containing your answer to complete each
statement. Refer to the choices inside the figure.

B. beginning B. outlining C. logical D. paragraph E. systematic F.ideas

1. In outlining, one must create a linear, organized presentation of facts that shows the
main _____ that are discussed as well as their relationships.
2. _____ can help someone learn facts in a logical way in such a way that it will be easy for
him to understand what a certain passage wants to notify its readers.
3. Through outlining, the _____ arrangement of facts or ideas one is able to gather would
make it easy for him to impart to others what he deems are important to a certain
group or organization.
4. It is always best to place the main argument before the _____ of the outline.
5. An outline is a tool used to organize written ideas about a topic or thesis into a _____
order.
II WRITING AN OUTLINE FORMAT
Analyze the characters used in writing an outline. Arrange them into proper
sequence by writing the letters that represent them on your answer sheet.

A. (1), (2), (3) B. A, B , C C. 1,2,3

D. I, II, III E. a, b, c F. i, ii, iii

6. ______ 8. ______ 10. ______
7.______ 9. ______

III IDENTIFICATION

On your answer sheet, write the letter of the correct answer.

11. This is a tool used to organize written ideas about a topic or thesis into a logical order.
Outlines arrange major topics, subtopics, and supporting details.
A. outlining B. outline C. paragraphing D. paragraph
12. It is a type of outline in which only phrases are involved.
A. sentence outline B. paragraph outline C. phrase outline D. topic outline
13. It is a type of outline that involves clauses to complete its content.
A. sentence outline B. paragraph outline C. phrase outline D. topic outline
14. It serves as the topic or title where an outline is based.
A. outline information B. supporting details C. thesis D. introductory details
15. What are the two main types of outline?
A. sentence outline and paragraph outline C. sentence outline and topic outline
B. paragraph outline and topic outline D. paragraph outline and phrase outline

Additional Activity
Activity: Outline Me!
On your answer sheet, write a sentence outline of the text below. You can add the
number of details based on the presentation on the essay.

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State of calamity declared in Kabayan due to monsoon rains
by Ofelia C. Empian

The town of Kabayan, Benguet was declared under state of calamity due to the
Answer Key

WHAT I KNOW WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

1. B 6. F 11. D 1. linear/direct
2. D 7. B 12. B 2. main ideas
3. A 8. E 13. C 3. topic outline
4. C 9. A 14. E 4. sentence outline
5. C 10.C 15. A 5. longer

WHAT’S NEW
Answer vary WHAT I CAN DO
Answers may vary.
WHAT’S MORE
Activity 1
Excerpt No.1 POST ASSESSMENT
c.They have improved mental health 1. F 6. D 11. B
2. The purpose of life is to help others. 2. B 7. B 12. D
b.Serving others should be done sincerely. 3. E 8. C 13. A
3. If you cannot help others, do not hurt them. 4. A 9. E 14. C
5. C 10. A 15. C
Excerpt No.2
2. Sleep, work and recreational activities are
secondary to prayer
4.Travel once for a pilgrimage to Mecca
5.Pay taxes

Paragraph/Excerpt No.3
1. Filipinos supported their living from tilling
the lands of religious corporations
and big land owners.
3. Most Filipinos lacked educational privilege.
c.The Filipino people became ashamed of
their own proud heritage.

Activity 1
Answers may vary according to how they
were organized.

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academicenglish@uk.com. n.d. Academic paragraphing. Accessed October 12, 2020.
Https://www.academic-englishuk.com/paragraphing
Course Hero. Ben Davis School. n.d. Outline examples – Topic outline example thesis the
abuse. Accessed September 18, 2020.
https://www.coursehero.com/file/7795692/Outline-Examples/
CWW101. n. d. Topic and sentence outlines: which type of outline is best for the
assignment? Accessed September 18, 2020.
https://bcourses.berkeley.edu/courses/1357555/pages/b-dot-6-2-topic-andsentence-
outlines-which-type-of-outline-is-best-for-theassignment?module_item_id=13261248
Microsoft Word – OutliningFill-inREVISED.doc. n.d. EXERCISE Practice with outlining.
Accessed September 18, 2020.
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OutliningFi ll-InREVISED.pdf
Teacher Resources. n.d. Hamburger Writing Template. Accessed October 12, 2020.
https://k-3teacherresources.com/teaching-resource/hamburger-writingtemplate.

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