PART II: Reviewing Reds and Pinks Writing Your Own Outline

Green AKA: Thesis Statement DEFINITION: Topic/position on the topic In research, never-ever-ever-ever use “I” statements – (I believe… I think…) – Unlike 7 th /early 8 th grade writing, this isn’t about you

ARGUMENTATIVE Green/Thesis Review YES: – Service animals are important to society – Disabled people should have access to service animals. – Junk food commercials should be banned. NO: – You should get a service monkey if you become disabled. – The monkey saved a man’s life after he became disabled. – Animals are used to help disabled people.

ARGUMENTATIVE Green/Thesis Review YES: – The Burmese Python should be exterminated from the Everglades. – Importing plants and animals from other places should be more heavily regulated. – Burmese pythons in the Everglades should be removed. NO because it is a cliché: – Fame doesn’t lead to happiness. – Money doesn’t lead to happiness. NO: – Burmese Pythons have invaded the Everglades. – Burmese Pythons are an invasive species and endangered the Everglades.

ARGUMENTATIVE Green/Thesis Review YES: – Evidence suggests there could be life on other planets. – Technology increases student learning. – Technology decreases student learning. – Technology can harm your brain. NO: – The idea of aliens is stupid. – If you use too much technology it can hurt you. – Taylor Swift and Stevie Wonder overcame obstacles.

Yellows Topic of body paragraphs Basically, reasons

Reds Examples, explanations, evidence, events, experiences that supports the yellows

Pinks Comments – or adds additional information – about the red

Methods of Elaboration (can be reds or pinks) ANECDOTES -- An anecdote is a short narrative inserted into an essay that develops an idea or argument. EXAMPLES -- provide more specific information about an idea. DEFINITIONS -- are restatements of an unfamiliar word or phrase to tell what it means. STATISTICS and FACTS -- are the numbers (data) and information that help support your idea or argument. QUOTATIONS -- are words someone says that can help support your idea or argument. DESCRIPTIONS --are ways to create vivid images for the reader.

Sample Outline

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