Skelton System: Written Activity Speech Communication Skelton System: Written Activity
Word Bank Arabic numbers consistent indentation Roman numerals subordinate
Brain Teasers What is the importance of outlining? What are the types of outlines? What symbol pattern should you use? How do you properly indent? What are the five rules of outlining?
What is the importance of Outlining? Without an outline, your speeches would fall apart
Types of Outlines Full sentences Topic Combination of sentence and topic outlines
Harvard Outline I. (capture) II. (motivate) III. (assert) IV. (preview) A. (pt. 1) B. (pt. 2) V. (point 1) A. (support) 1. (this support) 2. (this support) B. (support) VI. (point 2) VII. (action)
Five Rules of Outlining Consistent pattern Consistent indentation Adequate support Only one idea per symbol Full sentences for beginning and end
Assignment Purpose: Gain skill in outlining Unscramble the outline on the activity sheet using the speech organizational formula and correct outline symbols and indentation