Note: The sentence outline always starts with the thesis statement.

The introduction, body, and conclusion are

common parts of a sentence outline, but because there are different types of sentence outlines depending on the
purpose, these parts may not be present in some outlines.

ACTIVITY!

Direction: Read the following statements carefully. Choose the correct answer by writing ONLY the letter of your
answer.

1. Which of the following is typically used to quickly jot down ideas without worrying about organization or
structure?
a. Graphic Organizer b. Topic Outline c. Brainstorming List D. Sentence Outline

2. A visual representation of key concepts, often using shapes like circles and arrows to show relationships
between ideas, is known as:
a. Brainstorming List b. Graphic Organizer c. Sentence Outline D. Topic Outline

3. This method organizes main points and subpoints with bullet points or numbers but does not include
complete sentences. It focuses on hierarchical structure and brevity:
a. Graphic Organizer b. Sentence Outline c. Topic Outline D. Brainstorming List

4. An outline that consists of complete sentences that fully explain each point or subpoint is referred to as:
a. Topic Outline b. Brainstorming List c. Sentence Outline D. Graphic Organizer

5. Which of the following methods would be best used to visually connect ideas that relate to a central
concept or theme?
a. Sentence Outline b. Brainstorming List c. Graphic Organizer D. Topic Outline

6. This graphic organizer is used to break down information into a hierarchical structure, often showing
relationships from the broadest category to more specific subcategories, resembling a branching tree.
Which one is it?
a. Cycle Diagram b. Tree Diagram C. Main Idea and Details Chart D. Idea Map

7. Which graphic organizer is used to highlight a main idea in the center and place related details around it,
showing the relationship between the main idea and supporting details?
a. Main Idea and Details Chart b. Idea Map c. Tree Diagram D. Star Diagram

8. Which of the following graphic organizers is best used to show how a central idea or theme connects to
multiple subtopics, with the subtopics radiating outward in a star-like shape?
a. Idea Map b. Tree Diagram C. Star Diagram D. Cycle Diagram

9. A diagram used to illustrate a process or series of events that repeats in a continuous loop, such as the
water cycle, is called:
a. Tree Diagram b. Cycle Diagram c. Idea Map D. Main Idea and Details Chart

10. This organizer is structured with a central concept at the top, followed by main ideas as branches, each of
which contains supporting details. This diagram helps in breaking down complex information into
manageable parts. Which one is it?
a. Idea Map b. Star Diagram c. Main Idea and Details Chart d. Tree Diagram
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PARADA NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL
Writing Skills
Parada, Santa Maria,
Bulacan

Name: Section: Subject Teacher: Paula Ericka Joyce P. Roxas

Second Semester
WEEK 2 - LESSON 2: Techniques in Selecting and Organizing Information
After going through this learning activity sheet, you are expected to:
➢ Identify the different techniques in selecting and organizing information;
➢ Explain the purpose and importance of each technique by giving examples and
➢ Distinguish one technique from another.

Techniques in Organizing Information

Brainstorming List Graphic Organizer Topic Outline Sentence Outline

❖ Brainstorming List
- Brainstorming is the act of coming up with ideas. It is commonly done by a team, but it can also be
creatively used by an individual, especially when writing.
- Making a brainstorming list is a creative technique that involves listing a main topic and ideas
about it. It involves a selection process of ideas that should be used.

1. Word Storm – best used when starting to come up with ideas about a main topic. To make a word
storm, write down the first word that you can think of when you see the main topic. Note that the
chain of words produced in a word storm is random and subjective. There are no wrong ideas as long
as you see and understand the relationship between them.
Example: Topic: Colonial Mentality
Ideas: colonization, war, history, past, lost
2. Idea Map – it is an organize visual representation that helps clearly add, sort, and connect ideas.
Example:

To make an idea map:

a. Write the main topic and place it inside a circle at the center of the map.
b. Think of idea related to the main topic.
c. Once you have ideas, write them down and place them inside their respective circles, then connect
them to the main topic.
 Note: The idea map is the best brainstorming list style to use for visual thinkers. However, it can give
non-stop ideas. To avoid having too many, identify the ideas that are most helpful in explaining main
topic.

3. Idea List – it is simply a list containing ideas regarding a certain topic. It is a direct way to find and
record your ideas. To make an idea list, simply write the main topic then list down your ideas as they
come.
Example:
Responsibilities of a Filipino Citizen
• practice his/her right to vote
• obey the law
• acknowledge moral obligations
• keep self socially-aware
• stand up for the rights of others
• contribute to the welfare of the community

Note: To save time, others prefer using the idea list since it is the most direct brainstorming list style.
It does not clearly show the relationships of ideas in the process. Instead, reorganizing is done after
all the ideas have been listed.

❖ Graphic Organizer
A graphic organizer is a visual representation that shows the organization and relationship of
information. Examples include diagrams, maps, charts, and others.
The graphic organizer helps:
• determine important information to focus on;
• clearly categorize this information, and;
• explain and show their relationships.
Thus, it also helps:
• gain a deeper understanding of the main topic; and
• establish a concrete point of view about the main topic.

1. Concept Map – it is commonly used to show a main topic and related information about it. It is the most
flexible graphic organizer since it can show any type of relationship.

2. Main Idea and Details Chart – is used to show a main idea and its sub-ideas in a hierarchical relationship.
This graphic organizer helps in identifying information depending on their level of importance.
 1. Analysis of conclusions The second main idea is “research
a. Perfect controls ‘against’”.
b. No unwarranted generalizations
B. Study “against” The first study has a method, results,
1. Method and analysis of conclusions.
2. Results
3. Analysis of conclusions The second study has a method,
a. large sample size results, and analysis of conclusions
as well.
b. real-world setting
c. typical problems with external validity

II. Conclusion The conclusion is an overall

A. Studies “for” all have poor methodology summary.
B. Studies “against” all have good methodology
It reiterates points elaborated in
C. Research doesn’t support that TV causes violence the outline.
D. More research needed
It also further justifies the thesis
statements and makes
recommendations.
❖ Sentence Outline
The sentence outline uses sentences to arrange main and sub-ideas in a desired sequence, to develop the
relationship of these ideas, and to support the thesis statement.
Example:
Examples:

A. Star Diagram – used to organize ideas connected to a main topic.

B. Table – used to organize ideas connected to a main topic with multiple sub-topics.
C. Tree Diagram – used to organize related ideas that commonly show influences, outcomes, people, and
others.

3. Flow Diagram – it is used to show a sequence of steps or events or when explaining a process.
Example:

4. Venn Diagram – The compare and contrast Venn diagram is used to show the similarities and differences
of information presented.
Example:
Examples:

D. Star Diagram – used to organize ideas connected to a main topic.

E. Table – used to organize ideas connected to a main topic with multiple sub-topics.
F. Tree Diagram – used to organize related ideas that commonly show influences, outcomes, people, and
others.

5. Flow Diagram – it is used to show a sequence of steps or events or when explaining a process.
Example:

6. Venn Diagram – The compare and contrast Venn diagram is used to show the similarities and differences
of information presented.
Example:
7. Cycle Diagram – is used to show the relationship of information in a repeating process.
Example:

❖ Topic Outline
A Topic outline uses words and phrases to arrange main and sub-ideas in a desired sequence to develop
the relationship of these ideas and to support the thesis statement.
Example:

III. Introduction: Start with the introduction which

A. How television causes children’s violence commonly discusses the
1. Previous areas of research background information about the
2. Causation dilemma given topic.
B. Studies on “for” and “against” The introduction commonly
1. Studies on “for” mentions the main ideas, which will
2. Studies on “against” comprise the body of the text,
C. Why television does not cause children’s violence followed by the conclusion.

IV. Research “for”

A. Study “for”
1. Method
Discuss main ideas separately. The first
2. Results main idea is “research for”.
3. Analysis of conclusions
a. insufficient sample size The first study has a method, results, and
b. representative sample analysis of conclusions.
B. Study “for”
1. Method The second study has a method, results,
2. Results and analysis of conclusions as well.
3. Analysis of conclusions
a. faulty instructions
b. poor control group

V. Research “Against”
A. Study “against”
1. Method
2. Results
[Link] Diagram – is used to show the relationship of information in a repeating process.
Example:

❖ Topic Outline
A Topic outline uses words and phrases to arrange main and sub-ideas in a desired sequence to develop
the relationship of these ideas and to support the thesis statement.
Example:

VI. Introduction: Start with the introduction which

A. How television causes children’s violence commonly discusses the
1. Previous areas of research background information about the
2. Causation dilemma given topic.
B. Studies on “for” and “against” The introduction commonly
1. Studies on “for” mentions the main ideas, which will
2. Studies on “against” comprise the body of the text,
C. Why television does not cause children’s violence followed by the conclusion.

VII. Research “for”

A. Study “for”
1. Method
Discuss main ideas separately. The first
2. Results main idea is “research for”.
3. Analysis of conclusions
a. insufficient sample size The first study has a method, results, and
b. representative sample analysis of conclusions.
B. Study “for”
1. Method The second study has a method, results,
2. Results and analysis of conclusions as well.
3. Analysis of conclusions
a. faulty instructions
b. poor control group

VIII. Research “Against”

A. Study “against”
1. Method
2. Results