1. Creating a Traditional Outline

2. Introduction Introduction Hook Background Information
Thesis Statement (Claim plus Reasons)
Claim
Reason 1
Reason 2
Reason 3
Hook and Background Info
Claim/Thesis

3. Body Paragraphs and Counterargument
Reason 1
Reason 2
Reason 3
Details/Evidence and Warrants/Explanation
I. Paragraph 2 (Same for all paragraphs) A. Topic Sentence (Transition and reason 1) B. Evidence C. Evidence D. Evidence/Counterargument 1. Solution to counterargument E. Final Statements about reason
Counter-argument

4. Conclusion and Call to Action
Reason 1
Reason 2
Reason 3
Details/Evidence and Warrants/Explanation
Conclusion
Restatement of Thesis
Recommendation/Solution
Conclusion and Call to Action

5. House Outline to Traditional Outline
Reason 1
Reason 2
Reason 3
Details/Evidence and Warrants/Explanation
Counter-argument
Conclusion and Call to Action
Introduction
Hook
Background Information
Thesis Statement (Claim plus Reasons)
Claim
Reason 1
Reason 2
Reason 3
II. Paragraph 2 (Same for all paragraphs)
A. Topic Sentence (Transition and reason 1)
B. Evidence
C. Evidence
D. Evidence/Counterargument
1. Solution to counterargument
E. Final Statements about reason
III. Conclusion
Restatement of Thesis
Recommendation/Solution
Hook and Background Info
Claim

6. Introduction Introduction Hook or Lead: “I am a movie fanatic…”
Background Info: My friends, though, have stopped asking me if I want to go out to the movies.
Thesis Statement: (Claim Plus Reasons)
Claim: It is better to wait for movies to come out so you can avoid the theater.
Reason 1: Getting to the theater presents difficulties.
Reason 2: The theater is dirty, run-down, and uncomfortable.
Reason 3: The actions of patrons often ruin the moviegoing experience.

7. Paragraph 2 II. Paragraph 2
A. Topic Sentence (Transition and Reason 1): First of all, just getting to the theater presents difficulties.
B. Evidence:
1. Leaving home in unpleasant weather isn’t any fun.
2. There is a long drive to the theater and you have to find a parking space.
3. You have to wait in line to get your tickets.

8. Paragraph 3 III. Paragraph 3
Topic Sentence (Transition and Reason 2): Once you have made it to the box office and gotten your tickets, you are confronted with the problems of the theater itself.
Evidence:
Older theaters have musty carpets.
The seats are uncomfortable.
You can hear other movies through the walls.
The floors are sticky.

9. Paragraph 4 IV. Paragraph 4
Topic Sentence (Transition and Reason 3): Some of the patrons are even more of a problem than the theater itself.
Evidence:
Little kids run up and down the aisles giggling
Adults act as if they were at home and comment loudly.
Everyone crinkles candy wrappers and drops food.
People frequently leave to go to the bathroom or concession stand.
You can be elbowed out of your armrests.

10. Conclusion
V. Conclusion A. Transition: After arriving home from the movies one night… B. Restatement of thesis: I decided that I was not going to be a moviegoer anymore. I was tired of the problems involved in getting to the movies and dealing with the theater itself and some of the patrons. C. Recommendation/Solution: I’ll be more relaxed watching box office hits in the comfort of my own living room.

11. Introduction
Hook or Lead: “I am a movie fanatic…”
Background Info: My friends, though, have stopped asking me if I want to go out to the movies.
Thesis Statement: (Claim Plus Reasons)
Claim: It is better to wait for movies to come out so you can avoid the theater.
Reason 1: Getting to the theater presents difficulties.
Reason 2: The theater is dirty, run-down, and uncomfortable.
Reason 3: The actions of patrons often ruin the moviegoing experience.
II. Paragraph 2
A. Topic Sentence (Transition and Reason 1): First of all, just getting to the theater presents difficulties.
B. Evidence:
1. Leaving home in unpleasant weather isn’t any fun.
2. There is a long drive to the theater and you have to find a parking space.
3. You have to wait in line to get your tickets.
III. Paragraph 3
Topic Sentence (Transition and Reason 2): Once you have made it to the box office and gotten your tickets, you are confronted with the problems of the theater itself.
Evidence:
Older theaters have musty carpets.
The seats are uncomfortable.
You can hear other movies through the walls.
The floors are sticky.
IV. Paragraph 4
Topic Sentence (Transition and Reason 3): Some of the patrons are even more of a problem than the theater itself.
Little kids run up and down the aisles giggling
Adults act as if they were at home and comment loudly.
Everyone crinkles candy wrappers and drops food.
People frequently leave to go to the bathroom or concession stand.
You can be elbowed out of your armrests.
V. Conclusion
A. Transition: After arriving home from the movies one night…
B. Restatement of thesis: I decided that I was not going to be a moviegoer anymore. I was tired of the problems involved in getting to the movies and dealing with the theater itself and some of the patrons.
C. Recommendation/Solution: I’ll be more relaxed watching box office hits in the comfort of my own living room.