Once a topic has been chosen, ideas have been generated through brainstorming and free writing, and a working thesis has been created, the last step a writer can perform in the prewriting stage is creating an outline. An outline allows a writer to categorize the main points, to organize the paragraphs into an order that makes sense, and to make sure that each paragraph/idea can be fully developed. Essentially, an outline helps prevent a writer from getting stuck when performing the actual writing of the essay.
An outline provides a map of where to go with the essay. A well-developed outline will show what the thesis of the essay is, what the main idea of each body paragraph is, and the evidence/support that will be offered in each paragraph to substantiate the main points.
'Theodore Taylor’s classic book, The Cay' takes place <em><u>during World War II </u></em>when<u><em> the Germans invade the small island of Curacao. </em></u>As a young boy, Philip, is very excited by the idea of war, which seemed like a game to him. But when <em><u>a German submarine attacks</u></em> the freighter he is traveling on to the United States with his mother, the war now becomes a reality. He is <em><u>injured and then becomes marooned with an old black man</u></em>, depending on this man for survival. <u><em>There are three major themes in The Cay: survival, sacrifice, and overcoming prejudice. </em></u>Philip <em><u>needs to reevaluate the stereotypes and prejudices</u></em> he has been raised to believe in order to <u><em>survive this ordeal</em></u>. <u><em>The Cay</em></u> is a gripping novel <u><em>that holds your attention until the very last page.</em></u>
I am not 100% sure on some stuff, but i hope it's correct! sorry i took so long, haha.