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tucking her in at night want to be someone she can look up to
asking about her day give up a lot but get a lot in return
Carla’s Outline
As she looked over her brainstorming, Carla saw that many aspects of
her role as a mother were focused on her child’s present needs, while
still others centered on Alisa’s future. She also saw a possible
connection to the past through Alisa’s grandparents. She decided to
structure her outline around her child’s past, present, and future.
Outline
Thesis: As a mother, it is my job to see that my daughter is connected
to the past, has her present needs met, and is ready for the future.
Paragraph 1—Connect her to the past:
1. Teach her what I have learned
2. Make sure she is connected to a previous generation through
grandparents
Paragraph 2—Take care of her present needs:
1. Work to see that she is provided for
2. Spend time with her
Paragraph 3—The future:
