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Outlining & structuring writing

Grade 8 · English Language Arts · Free lesson

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Every great piece of writing needs a clear plan. When we draft, we must focus on structure and coherence so our readers do not get lost.

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Think of your essay like a building. The introduction is the entrance, the body paragraphs are the rooms, and the conclusion is the exit.

1. Introduction 2. Body Paragraphs 3. Conclusion

To keep your writing coherent, use transition words to connect your ideas. This guides your reader smoothly from one point to the next.

Idea A Transition Word Idea B
✏️ Worked example

Let's structure a draft about why school lunches should be healthier. We need to group our ideas so they flow logically.

  1. First, write down your main claim. For example: 'School lunches need healthier options to give students more energy.'
  2. Next, group your supporting details. Put energy-related facts in one group and brain-power facts in another.
  3. Then, arrange the groups. Start with physical energy, then move to mental focus.
  4. Finally, add a transition sentence to link the two body paragraphs together smoothly.
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