2. Subordination
• Process of putting info in order of
importance
• Separate main points and less important
info
• Use an outline format to present organized
info
3. Identifying
• Determine “main” from “subordinate”
info
• Use Roman numerals to identify main
points
• Use alphabet and Arabic numerals for
subpoints.
4. Outline Format
The Black Rat Snake
I. Physical characteristics
A. Colorization
1. Adults
a. Visually distinct from eastern king
b. Visually distinct from rattlesnake
2. Juveniles
B.
5. Division
A main point divided should have at
least 2 subpoints
If you have an “A.” point, have a “B.”
point, as well
Subpoints focus on supporting facts
Each level (main, sub, etc) should
maintain equal importance
6. Parallelism
Using points similar in form & grammatical
structure (gerund + article + noun)
Uses phrases/words within the level of
subordination
• Determining the design
• Gathering the materials
• Building the birdhouse
