1. Skelton System: Written Activity
Speech Communication
Skelton System:
Written Activity

2. Word Bank Arabic numbers consistent indentation Roman numerals
subordinate

3. 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?

4. What is the importance of Outlining?
Without an outline, your speeches would fall apart

5. Types of Outlines Full sentences Topic
Combination of sentence and topic outlines

6. 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)

7. Five Rules of Outlining
Consistent pattern
Consistent indentation
Adequate support
Only one idea per symbol
Full sentences for beginning and end

8. Assignment Purpose: Gain skill in outlining
Unscramble the outline on the activity sheet using the speech organizational formula and correct outline symbols and indentation