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R oman Numeral (I, II, III) is for chapter heading .
C apital Letter (A, B, C,) for the chapter subheading .
N umbers (1., 2., 3.) are for the key points of a section.
Lower case Romans ( i,ii,iii ) are for details and vocabulary relating to the key points.
Write a brief conclusion of the chapter in your own words.
An outline has many uses An outline is not a substitute for reading and reviewing the textbook, but it does make a good study guide . In fact, a series of outlines filed chronologically in your binder provides a progressive review of the key points of your textbook. An outline can also be used as a schema activation tool . If you’re early to class, or have a minute before your teacher begins instruction, review your outline to activate your schema. That will improve your ability to link to the new information you’ll be learning in class. Keep in mind that when you’re outlining, you’re not just creating a study guide and schema activation tool. Much of the benefit of outlining is actually in the process of making it. Selecting, condensing, organizing and writing information out by hand improves your comprehension and retention of the information. Here’s a tip: Create and store plenty of pre-printed outline forms at your workspace. That will encourage you to make chapter outlining a regular part of your normal homework routine. PRODUCT PREVIEW The Benefits of Outlining Your Textbook 1. Outlines make great study guides. 2. Outlining improves comprehension and retention. 3. An outline activates your schema.
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Resist the urge to sigh and eye-roll when your teacher requires you to outline your textbook. Outlining is a great way to help Brainy quickly digest and organize a large amount of information. Read the chapter, then assemble the outline framework by copying headings and subheadings. Search and recover key points. Note important details and vocabulary. Outlines are useful as study guides and as a means of activating schema. Keep a stash of preprinted outline forms at your workspace. It makes the outline process easier and encourages you to make outlining a part of your normal study routine. It’s an excellent skill for high school and college readiness.
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