1. How to begin before you write
The Outlining Process
How to begin before you write

2. Step 1: Brainstorm topics
Things I know about:
Cooking Living in a Small Town
Camping Friendship
Education Film

3. Step 2: Expand on what you know
Cooking:
takes practice
fun
need patience
creativity
healthy
Finding Recipes
Quality Cookware & ingredients
Camping:
Planning
fun
Safety
Maps & materials
Quality Gear
Places to go

4. Step 3: Select Topic Which should I choose?
I camp every year, but I cook almost every day.
I love to camp more, but I can already see how I could organize cooking.
Cooking is something I want to be better at, this could help me.

5. Before Outlining
Before outlining, we need to do a little bit of research on the topic we are interested writing about.
Today’s Task:
Complete steps 1-3 in blue packet
Find an article about the topic of your choice
Answer the following questions about your article (in notebook):
What is the main idea of your article?
Is the author of this article entertaining us? Persuading? Informing?
What are three supporting details/Quotes you could use in your informative article?

6. Step 4: Prepare to write thesis
Brainstorm words and phrases that come to mind with cooking:
Fun and creative
planning and preparation
Fast pace
Challenging
Time consuming

7. Step 5: Write Your Thesis
Cooking is very challenging. But with planning, preparation, and creativity, anyone can do it.
Fun and creative
planning and preparation
Fast pace
Challenging
Time consuming

8. Step 6: Outline Main Ideas and Details
First Main Idea:
In order to be prepared, one needs to have the right cookware.
The Right Pot/Kettle
Quality Cookware
Clean Cookware
Knives= Wusthof
Pans= Al-Clad or Cuisinart
No caked up materials
throw away damaged cookware (peeling nonstick)
Soaking
Noodles= bigger kettle with lid
Sauces= 2-3 inch deep sauce pan with handle

9. What does an OUTLINE look like?
Title:________________
Intro:
Hook
Thesis
Body:
P#1: Topic Sentence
Supporting Detail
Conclusion:
Restate Thesis
Summarize Main Points
Closing Statement
What does an OUTLINE look like?

10. Step 7: Begin Rough Draft