GOOD

AFTERNON,
HUMSS 11-D!
LET'S PLAY!
PASS ME!
ARRANGE ME!
QUESTIONS:
• What were the words arranged during
the activity?
• Have you written an outline before?
Was it easy?
• How did outlining help you in writing
your essay?
WRITING A TOPIC
OUTLINE
 OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the learners are
expected to;
• define what a topic outline is,
• identify the purposes and steps in writing a
topic outline and;
• create an outline based from a chosen essay
topic.
 WHAT IS TOPIC OUTLINE?
• It is a list of ideas arranged in specific order, and
it shows how information is presented in
writing.
• It is a list of main points and supporting ideas
that the writer intends to discuss in writing.
• It uses keywords or key phrases instead of
complete sentences.
 LEVELS OF TOPIC OUTLINE
1. Headings
• It represent the main ideas and are indicated
by Roman Numerals.
2. Sub-headings
• It represent the supporting ideas. They are
indicated by capital letters and are indented.
 TOPIC OUTLINE FORMAT
Topic:
Thesis statement:
Writer’s specific purpose:
I. Headings (Main Idea)
A. Sub-headings (Supporting Ideas)
B. Sub-headings (Supporting Ideas)
II. Headings (Main Idea)
A. Sub-headings (Supporting Ideas)
B. Sub-headings (Supporting Ideas)
III. Headings (Main Idea)
A. Sub-headings (Supporting Ideas)
B. Sub-headings (Supporting Ideas)
EXAMPLE OF TOPIC OUTLINE
 WHY DOES WRITING A TOPIC OUTLINE
IMPORTANT?
• Provides structure and organization for your thoughts and
ideas.
• Ensures a clear and focused message by defining main
ideas and subtopics.
• Saves time and effort by prioritizing information and
determining necessary details.
• Establishes connections between ideas for a smooth and
logical flow.
• Serves as a helpful tool for reviewing and improving the
overall structure and clarity of your writing.
 STEPS IN
WRITING A TOPIC
OUTLINE
Step 1: Identify your topic, thesis statement,
and purpose for writing.
Step 2. Figure out the main points.
Step 3. Arrange the main points in a logical
order.
Step 4. Identify and write down the supporting
ideas for each main point.
Step 5. Evaluate your outline.
LET'S CHECK YOUR
UNDERSTANDING!
 EVALUATION
Instructions: On a ½ crosswise sheet of paper,
answer the following questions directly. (2 points
each.)

1. It is a list of ideas arranged in a specific

order, and it shows how information is
presented in writing.
2. _________ are the specific details or
concrete examples of the supporting ideas.
3. Enumerate the two levels of topic outline.
4-5. Give at least 2 importance of writing a
topic outline.
 ASSIGNMENT
Study in advance about writing a
sentence outline.
 ANY
QUESTIONS?
THANK
YOU