Writing Task 2 – Brainstorm & Outline Advanced 2 Reading/Writing
Complete the following information in preparation for Writing Task 2.
Question: ____________________________________________________________________________
Brainstorm: List all of the relevant information for answering the question above. This can be a list of steps.
Outline: Prepare a simple outline for your essay by organizing the ideas from your brainstorm. Remember that your essay must include an Introduction, 2 Body Paragraphs and a Conclusion. There is no limit to the number of steps and/or details included in your essay, but they must be put into a logical order. Add or delete section of the outline as needed.
Title: ________________________________________________________________________________
I. Introduction
A. Hook: ____________________________________________________________________________
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B. Connecting (Background) Information: _________________________________________________
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C. Thesis Statement: __________________________________________________________________
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II. Body Paragraph 1 (Steps/Process):
A. Step 1: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. Details: ________________________________________________________________________
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2. Evidence: ______________________________________________________________________
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B. Step 2: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. Details: ________________________________________________________________________
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2. Evidence: ______________________________________________________________________
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C. Step 3: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. Details: ________________________________________________________________________
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2. Evidence: ______________________________________________________________________
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D. Step 4: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. Details: ________________________________________________________________________
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2. Evidence: ______________________________________________________________________
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III. Body Paragraph 2
A. Step 5: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. Details: ________________________________________________________________________
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2. Evidence: ______________________________________________________________________
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B. Step 6: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. Details: ________________________________________________________________________
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2. Evidence: ______________________________________________________________________
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C. Step 7: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. Details: ________________________________________________________________________
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2. Evidence: ______________________________________________________________________
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D. Step 8: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. Details: ________________________________________________________________________
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2. Evidence: ______________________________________________________________________
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IV. Conclusion
A. Summary of Main Points: ___________________________________________________________
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B. Final Thought: ____________________________________________________________________