OUTLINE

(Keep this in the HANDOUTS section of your notebook)

Why outline? You will be assigned to outline certain sections of a chapter for two reasons. First, it gets you familiar with the section we are covering. Second, it is a way for me to determine whether or not you are reading the textbook when I assign you to do so. A TIMED assignment If I assign a section to read prior to class, there will be a time limit on the outline. I will give you adequate time to complete the outline. If you did not read the assigned section before class, more than likely you will not finish and will lose points accordingly. Also, you are responsible for knowing how to outline. If you follow this handout and learn how to do it early, this wont be a problem. I will walk you through the first few, but you are responsible for knowing this handout just as you are responsible for knowing ALL handouts. Not knowing how to outline is not an excuse for not finishing. Not reading ahead of time is not an excuse for not finishing. Not having this handout and wasting time by having me or another student explain it is not an excuse for not finishing. The basics:

Unless I say otherwise, use a separate sheet of notebook paper for each outine Use complete sentences where necessary (facts) Write legibly (print if you have to) Follow the directions below EXACTLY as you see them Label your paper correctly After the first outline, you can start abbreviating: Your name C#, S# - O

On the top (left or right) of your paper write:

Your name Chapter #, Section # - Outline Classwork Category II

CCII (or C2)

For the FIRST section of a chapter write: I. Section name (Each outline should begin with the Roman numeral that reflects the section you are outlining. Thats why we write I for Section 1 or II for Section 2 and so on.) - Write an introduction fact. Each section begins with an introduction paragraph(s) before you come to the first red headline. This gives you an idea of what the section is about. Write one complete sentence that describes the main point of the introduction. Now find the first RED headline. A. Red headline - Each section is divided into sub-sections whose titles are in bold RED letters. Letter each red headline. For example, the first red headline gets the letter A. The second red headline gets the letter B. Write the correct number of facts from each red headline sub-section by using the criteria below.

If a section has 3 or less red headlines, write 3 facts per red headline sub-section If a section has 4 red headlines, write 2 facts per red headline sub-section If a section has 5 or more red headlines, write 1 fact per red headline sub-section

Each fact should be numbered and be a complete sentence.

Outline examples
These are examples of how outlines should look. But remember, always base the number of facts on the number of red headlines. The examples below may be different than the section you outline in class. Your name Chapter #, Section # - Outline Classwork Category II I. Section name - Introduction facts (complete sentence) A. First red headline 1. Write a complete sentence for Fact 1 2. Write a complete sentence for Fact 2 3. Write a complete sentence for Fact 3 B. Second red headline 1. Write a complete sentence for Fact 1 2. Write a complete sentence for Fact 2 3. Write a complete sentence for Fact 3 C. Third red headline 1. Write a complete sentence for Fact 1 2. Write a complete sentence for Fact 2 3. Write a complete sentence for Fact 3 Your name Chapter #, Section # - Outline Classwork Category II II. Section name - Introduction fact (complete sentence) A. First red headline 1. Write a complete sentence for Fact 1 2. Write a complete sentence for Fact 2 B. Second red headline 1. Write a complete sentence for Fact 1 2. Write a complete sentence for Fact 2 C. Third red headline 1. Write a complete sentence for Fact 1 2. Write a complete sentence for Fact 2 D. Fourth red headline 1. Write a complete sentence for Fact 1 2. Write a complete sentence for Fact 2 Grading:

This is an example of a section that has 3 red headlines and is the first section in a chapter.

Roman numeral I indicates that you are outlining section 1. A complete sentence begins with a capital letter and ends in a period.

This is an example of a section that has 4 red headlines and is the second section in a chapter.

Roman numeral II indicates that you are outlining section 2.

Outlines will be graded on the basis of accuracy, punctuation, form, and time. Follow directions exactly as you see them.