G12
Writing – Outline (First Draft)
Name: __________________________________ Class: _______
Q4 - 2023
Writing Mode: A Proposal of a Solution
Bullying has become a problem in your school. It happens in the bathroom, hallways and the gym. Think about what this
person is like and what he has done to bother and perhaps frighten others. Think about what you can do to solve the
problem to keep the bully from bothering people. Write an essay for your teacher about how the problem of bullying is
affecting your class. First, you will need to explain what the bully does to frighten and annoy others. Then explain what
needs to be done to stop the bullying of your classmates. Include details and descriptions of what to do and explain why
your ideas are good ones.
Catchy Title (the last step) _________________
Paragraph One (Introduction)
a) Hook = (Question, Anecdote –little story, unusual/startling fact…idea…opinion...statistic, interesting/vivid description
or quotation):____________________________________________________________________________________
b) The problem + its background information = what are its causes, how serious is it, and what harm is it currently
causing? ________________________________________________________________________________________
c) PRECISE & CONCISE Thesis Statement = CLEAR Problem + SPECIFIC Solutions________________
In this essay I will propose to my teacher a better method to stop bullying in my school, for example, we
can stop bullying by engaging parents and informing them about their child’s bullying activities, also
organizing workshops and lectures about bullying.
Paragraph Two (Body)
a) Topic sentence = Rejected potential solutions __________________________________________________________
b) Convincing Evidence/Support – First Rejected potential solution (Pros and Cons): _____________________________
c) Convincing Evidence/Support – Second Rejected potential solution (Pros and Cons): ___________________________
d) Closing Sentence = rewriting this paragraph’s topic sentence in a different language: ___________________________
Paragraph Three (Body)
a) Topic Sentence = Clear Statement of Your Proposed Solution ______________________________________________
b) Convincing Evidence/Support 1 (facts, examples, quotes, statistics and expert opinions) ________________________
c) Convincing Evidence/Support 2 (facts, examples, quotes, statistics and expert opinions) ________________________
d) Convincing Evidence/Support 3 (facts, examples, quotes, statistics and expert opinions) ________________________
e) Closing Sentence = rewriting this paragraph’s topic sentence in a different language: ___________________________
Paragraph Four (Body)
a) Topic Sentence = Stating that certain implementing plan will be followed to achieve your Proposed Solution________
b) List clear steps of the Implementing Plan ______________________________________________________________
c) Explanations to counter possible objections ____________________________________________________________
d) Closing Sentence = rewriting this paragraph’s topic sentence in a different language: ___________________________
Paragraph Five (Conclusion)
a) Transition word & Rewriting the essay’s Thesis Statement in a different language______________________________
b) Summarizing the body paragraphs’ main ideas (The Topic Sentences) _______________________________________
c) Call for Action____________________________________________________________________________________