Which detail would be most relevant to this central idea?
Summer is the most fun season, because there is so much to do.
(1 point)
Responses
The warm weather is good for playing outside or going to the pool.
The warm weather is good for playing outside or going to the pool.
Some people burn if they stay in the sun too long.
Some people burn if they stay in the sun too long.
However, we don't live near the beach.
However, we don't live near the beach.
The bugs can really be a pain though.
The bugs can really be a pain though.
The warm weather is good for playing outside or going to the pool.
A student is writing an argumentative essay about adopting shelter animals instead of buying pets. Which detail would not be relevant to the argument?(1 point)
Responses
Adopting shelter pets helps save lives.
Adopting shelter pets helps save lives.
Cats are more popular pets than dogs.
Cats are more popular pets than dogs.
Many dogs and cats need homes.
Many dogs and cats need homes.
Animals from pet stores are often unhealthy.
Cats are more popular pets than dogs.
Which detail should Mateo take out of his essay about unique animals?(1 point)
Responses
Koalas have fingerprints similar to humans.
Koalas have fingerprints similar to humans.
A shrimp's heart is located in its head.
A shrimp's heart is located in its head.
All mammals give birth to live young.
All mammals give birth to live young.
Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump
All mammals give birth to live young.
Which detail would be most relevant to this central idea?
George Washington's presidency still has an impact on our government today.
(1 point)
Responses
George Washington was elected unanimously.
George Washington was elected unanimously.
George Washington married Martha Custis.
George Washington married Martha Custis.
George Washington was the first president.
George Washington was the first president.
George Washington created the two-term policy for presidents.
George Washington created the two-term policy for presidents.
Which purpose does a relevant detail serve?(1 point)
Responses
It undermines the effectiveness of an argument.
It undermines the effectiveness of an argument.
It evaluates facts and evidence.
It evaluates facts and evidence.
It supports the central idea of the text.
It supports the central idea of the text.
It identifies ideas not related to the topic.
It supports the central idea of the text.
Writing Explanatory Text Outline Template
Directions: To successfully complete this outline, delete the underlines and fill in those areas with the information for the topic you chose.
Topic
(Must choose one of these topics- Marine Habitats, Ocean Pollution, Invasive Ocean Species, or Inland Seas): ____________________
Introduction
“Hook” (one-two sentences where you excite the reader to make them want to keep reading): ____________________________________________________________________________________
Thesis statement/Main idea (one sentence where you tell the reader the main idea/topic of your paper):
____________________________________________________________________________________
Overview and transition into first body paragraph (explain what will be covered in your body paragraphs, and transition into the first body paragraph):
____________________________________________________________________________________
Body Paragraph #1
Heading (Title of the Paragraph): _____________________________________________
A. First major point (topic sentence): __________________________________________
Supporting detail idea 1: ____________________________________________
Supporting detail idea 2: ____________________________________________
Supporting detail idea 3: ____________________________________________
Transition to next paragraph: ____________________________________________
Body Paragraph #2
Heading (Title of the Paragraph): _____________________________________________
B. Second major point (topic sentence): __________________________________________
Supporting detail idea 1: ____________________________________________
Supporting detail idea 2: ____________________________________________
Supporting detail idea 3: ____________________________________________
Transition to next paragraph: ____________________________________________
Body Paragraph #3 (Optional- Delete this Section if Not Using)
Heading (Title of the Paragraph): _____________________________________________
C. Third major point (topic sentence): __________________________________________
Supporting detail idea 1: ____________________________________________
Supporting detail idea 2: ____________________________________________
Supporting detail idea 3: ____________________________________________
Transition to next paragraph: ____________________________________________
Conclusion
Reworded thesis/main idea (one or two sentences- reword your thesis statement/main idea from your introduction):_________________________________________________________________
Summary of main points (two or more sentences that restate what you discussed in your body paragraphs): __________________________________________________________________________________
Closing statement (one sentence that wraps up your paper) : ________________________________________________________________________