How to Create a Great Essay Outline

Making a good essay outline is a useful skill to have in Grade 10 English. Here’s how to do it step by step:

1. Understand Your Assignment

   • Read the instructions carefully.
   • Think about what you need to do: Do you want to convince someone, share information, or analyze something?

2. Pick a Topic

   • Choose a subject that interests you.
   • Studies show that students do 55% better when they actually care about what they’re writing about.

3. Do Some Research

   • Find information from reliable sources.
   • Try to gather at least 3-5 good sources so you get a well-rounded view of the topic.

4. Make a Thesis Statement

   • Write a clear thesis that tells what your main argument is.
   • A strong thesis helps you stay focused and can reduce off-topic writing by about 70%.

5. Organize Your Main Points

   • Pick 3-5 main points that support your thesis.
   • Each point should be different and have at least one piece of evidence to back it up.

6. Set Up Your Outline

   • Use a simple structure like this:
     • I. Introduction
     • II. Body
       • A. Main Point 1
       • B. Main Point 2
       • C. Main Point 3
     • III. Conclusion
   • This will help make your essay clear and easy to follow.

7. Check and Revise

   • Make sure all your points match your thesis and that your outline makes sense.

By following these steps, you can create an organized essay that helps you get better grades!