Homework: Outlines - Cats v. Dogs and Burgers v. Burritos

Sample Template

1. [Thesis] Cats are better than dogs.
1. [Why is the question important?] Which pet should our family get?
2. [Argument 1] Cats can clean themselves.
3. [Argument 2] Dogs need to be walked, even when you don’t want to walk.
4. [Argument 3] Cats purr, dogs bark
2. [Topic Sentence 1] Cats can clean themselves.
1. [Evidence 1] My friend, Amanda, has a dog and always has to give her a bath.
2. [Evidence 2] My friend, Jessica, has a cat who is pristine because she’s constantly licking herself.
3. [Topic Sentence 2] Dogs need to be walked, even when you don’t want to walk, but cats can take care of themselves.
1. [Evidence 1] My friend Amanda’s dog has to be walked three times a day, even when it rains or when she wants to sleep.
2. [Evidence 2] My friend Jessica’s cat can go in their backyard by herself to poop and pee.
4. [Topic Sentence 3] Cats purr, dogs bark, and purring is much nicer.
1. [Evidence 1] My friend Amanda’s dog can be scary when she barks, even when she’s simply excited.
2. [Evidence 2] My friend Jessica’s cat likes to sit on my lap and purr, which makes me feel relaxed.
5. [Conclusion] Cats are better than dogs.
1. [Argument 1] Cats can clean themselves
2. [Argument 2] Dogs need to be walked, even when you don’t want to walk.
3. [Argument 3] Cats purr, dogs bark.
4. [Takeaway] We’re going to get a cat.

Easley’s Outline - Day 1

• Burritos are better than burgers.
• I want to have a burrito for lunch but my cat wants a burger.
• They roll faster then burgers 
• They are more aerodynamic 
• They are more held together 

• They roll faster then burgers 
• They’re rounder
• They’re more protected

• They are more aerodynamic 
• They’re straighter 
• They won’t be lifted up

• They are more held together 
• If you throw a burger it will fall apart
• The filling will be good if it gets dropped.

• Burritos are better than burgers.
• They roll faster then burgers 
• They are more aerodynamic 
• They are more held together 
• We’re getting burritos