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TOPIC: The traditional family has changed in many ways. Explain why, and give examples.
OUTLINE FOR ESSAY TOPIC: Changes in the Traditional Family
Topic Sentence/Thesis Statement: Statement about changes in the traditional family
a. 1st main idea, keyword #1: Single Parents
b. 2nd main idea, keyword #2: House Fathers
c. 3rd main idea, keyword #3: Working Mothers
Conclusion: Changes in the traditional family
Topic Sentence for 1st Main Idea: Single Parents
a. Detail/Example: Divorce
b. Detail/Example: Death
c. Detail/Example: By Choice
d. Detail/Example: Adoption
Conclusion for 1st Main Idea: Reasons single-parent households are increasing
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Topic Sentence for 2nd Main Idea: House Fathers (Mr. Mom?)
a. Detail/Example: Lost Job
b. Detail/Example: Handicapped
c. Detail/Example: Choice (Retired, etc.)
d. Detail/Example: Student
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Conclusion for 2nd Main Idea: Reasons house fathers are more numerous today
Topic Sentence for 3rd Main Idea: Working Mothers
a. Detail/Example: Economics
b. Detail/Example: Choice (Bored, etc.)
c. Detail/Example: Divorce
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Conclusion for 3rd Main Idea: Reasons more mothers work outside of the household today
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a. Reword Conclusion from Paragraph 2
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13 Conclusion, Re-word Thesis Statement: Changes in the traditional family