Directions: Examine the 5 main topics in the Skeleton Outline below (Plan No. 1: Statement with Supporting Examples). Label each note card on the left with I, II, III, IV, or V in the Topic box to match the main topic it proves. Next, construct the complete hierarchical outline for "Why Crows Are Considered Geniuses" on the right by selecting the correct subtopics and details.
SKELETON OUTLINE: WHY CROWS ARE CONSIDERED GENIUSES
I. Have an outstanding communications system
II. Possess amazing sense of caution
III. Use teamwork
IV. Are great mimics
V. Try own criminals in court of law
Note Card 1
- Post two guards on uppermost branches
- Form semicircle around two accused
- Begin cawing to decide fate
- May kill guards if they fail to warn of danger
Note Card 2
- Join together to kill enemy owl
- Join together to steal food
- Two crows distract an animal feeding
- Third crow darts down and seizes food
Note Card 3
- Built-in radar system
- Use a relay system
- Crows repeat evenly spaced noises from one to another
- Crows vary tones to stress danger, all clear, or food
Note Card 4
- Can learn to talk
- Can imitate animal sounds
Note Card 5
- While gathering food
- Post guard in tree (spots gun barrel half mile distant; knows difference between gun & stick)
- Flock leaves swiftly and silently when signaled
- While migrating
- Meet in open area to permit good vision
- Send scouts ahead to determine safety; fly silently in small companies
I. Have an outstanding communications system
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B.
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II. Possess amazing sense of caution
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B.
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III. Use teamwork
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B.
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2.
IV. Are great mimics
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B.
V. Try own criminals in court of law
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B.
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