Help with writing an outline?

[HeroOfThe7Seas]

For the 5-paragraph "Where the Red Fern Grows" composition, you also have to include an outline.
I've been searching all over the internet and looking through the english 9 sheets but I can't find any detailed explanation on how to write an outline. I was thinking, are there any specific/strict rules for writing an outline?

Also, do you write the Roman numerals for each paragraph in the composition? Basically, can someone please just explain how to write a simple outline for a 5-paragraph composition...thanks in advance.

[Clare <3]

In the English lesson plans, I believe it's at the beginning of the first quarter, you'll find instructions on how to write an outline. It's pretty simple though. If your writing an outline just for your own reference, I don't think you have to do it any specific way (correct me if I'm wrong!), but it helps to do it in an organized way.

No, you don't write Roman numerals for each paragraph in the composition, but usually you do in the outline. Here would be an example of an outline for a 5 paragraph composition:

I. Introductory Paragraph

A. Group 1. Topic sentence-main idea:
1. Examples
2. Examples
3. Examples

B. Group 2. Topic sentence-main idea:
1. Examples
2. Examples
3. Examples

II. Concluding Paragraph


Of course, this is just four paragraphs, you have to do five. Just add another group to your outline. Seton may tell you to do your outline a bit differently than this one. They all have to same idea, and do the same thing for you though. Hope this helps! You can PM me if you need more help.