Activity: Organizing Ideas into an Outline

Answer Key

Exercise 1:

1. The service was great.
   1. We weren't seated for more than three minutes before a server came to take our order
   2. The server came by every ten minutes or so to refill our drinks and garlic rolls
2. The food was wonderful
   1. Our plates were piled high and piping hot
   2. There were all-you-could-eat fresh baked garlic rolls that came with our meals
3. Nice environment
   1. Beautiful photos of Italy on the walls
   2. Well spaced tables so we couldn't hear the conversations of other diners
      
      

Exercise 2:

1. I've made some awesome new friends
   1. I met So from Vietnam and he has an awesome sense of humor
   2.  I met Yana from Sudan and we love to talk about philosophy together
2. The club has held some really wonderful events
   1. There was a really fun international "dance-off"
   2. We hosted a panel of refugees talking about the topics of courage and compassion
3. I've broadened my tastes
   1. I have fallen in love with Russian electronic music
   2. My new favorite dish is the Iranian vegetarian dish, mirza ghasemi

Exercise 3:

Topic Sentence: I'd much rather stay at home and watch ball games on television than go to the ballpark.

1. It's cheaper
   1. No ticket or parking cost
   2. Don't have to buy refreshments
2. It's more comfortable
   1. No traffic or crowds
   2. Comfy couch instead hard stadium seats
3. It's more informative
   1. Instant replay
   2. Explanation of plays