How to Kew Word Outline

 KWO= Key Word Outline

KWO rules 

1  Handwrite your KWO

2  Write the complete title  (& author if applicable)

3  Number the PARAGRAPHS and SENTENCES. 

4 Three words maximum per sentence

5  Numbers, symbols, and abbreviations – as many as you want  (do not go crazy!)                               

6  Proper names and places and businesses/organizations – may be written out completely if you need the spelling help. It does not count against the 3 word rule.

7  You can also write out all the words in a  “Quote”

How to Write a Title Block

 
Title Block Details

Merriweather 12.5 (or the same size as your essay)

1.15 spacing

Centered

Title Bolded

"by" goes directly under the title--> use lower case & do NOT bold

Name goes directly under the "by" & do NOT bold

EXAMPLE:

The Cat in the Hat

by

Dr. Seuss

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Title Capitalization Rules: 

GENERAL RULES: 

Words with five or more letters, regardless of whether the word is a conjunction or preposition, must be capitalized. 

Do NOT capitalize prepositions and conjunctions of four or fewer letters.

1. Capitalize the first and the last word. 

2. Capitalize nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, and subordinate conjunctions. 

3. No need to capitalize articles (unless it is the first or last word)

OPENERs

 SENTENCE STARTERs (OPENERs)  (1s, 4s, 5s, & 7s always take a comma!)

OPENERs start the sentence. The (6) OPENER is the whole sentence.

(S) ​Subject Opener

(1) Because

(2) Prepositional (prep)

(3) ly adverb (ly)

(4) ing

(5) www asia   (when  where while  as  since if  although)

(6) very short sentence (5 words or less)

(7) ed

(8) Abstract Noun

(9) Infinitive

(10) Adjective

(11e) EPanalePsis

(11d) Diacope

SENTENCE STARTER (OPENERs) examples

(S) ​The door is locked.

(1) Because the forecast called for rain, I took my umbrella.

(2) Under the leafy branches of an old oak tree, we found the perfect place for our picnic.

(3) Silently, the cat stalks its prey.

(4) Hugging his mom, the boy told her he was happy she was home.

(5) When the clock struck twelve, the carriage turned back into a pumpkin.

(5) While the teacher taught the lesson, the students remained attentive.

(5) Where there is smoke, there is fire.

(5) As the campfire was lit, the children ran to find the marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers.

(5) Since the last rehearsal, the understudy has been perfecting his lines just in case he has to take the stage.

(5) If anyone knocks on the door, be sure to call a parent to answer it.

(5) Although the day was chilly, they enjoyed their picnic.

(6) Never swim alone.

(7) Overwhelmed by the applause, the little singer cried tears of joy.

(8) Truth is an attribute that is important in government leaders.

(9) To wait seemed foolish when quick action was required. 

(10) Graceful dancers seemed to float across the stage.

(11e) The beach called to her from across the mountains, and all she wanted was the beach.

(11d) Smile through heartache; smile with your whole heart.

Infographic ENHANCEMENTS

 

Infographic SENTENCE STARTERs (OPENERs)

 

Infographic Building Blocks

Comma Queen & (4)s