Reverse Outlines: Synthesis, Argument, and RA Essays | AP Lang | PDF & Digital

This product includes three, three-page reverse outline organizers designed for student essay analysis and reflection for synthesis, argument, and rhetorical analysis.

These reverse outlines are an effective method for students to analyze their own writing, thought processes, and organization, and then can be used for revision or for improvement on future essays. They could also be effective in illustrating what another author does in his/her text. A super resource for emphasizing line of reasoning.

After I score an essay, I hand it back and students must record what the reverse outline organizer asks them to document. The corresponding questions in each box ask them to further reflect on the items in that paragraph. As my students work through one of these in class, I have discovered that they quickly identify their problem areas, especially with thesis statements and topic sentences.

The reverse outline should also illustrate the importance of (or lack of) a plan before writing!

Digital Activity already created for you to easily assign to your students via Google Classroom. Via the Digital Activity Interactive Layer, you also have the option to customize and create annotations and additional directions to this Digital Activity for your specific needs.

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