Order Description
For these assignments, you will be required to complete the worksheets according to McDill’s treatment of the structural diagram in 12 Essential Skills of Great Preaching. Use the entire first
chapter of Philippians for the following worksheets:
Worksheet Model found in the book.

•Sturctural Diagram Worksheet

Structural Diagram Text:
•Place the first independent clause at the left margin.
•Place supporting words above or below the modified term.
•Designate the function of each phrase in the left column.
•Connect separated terms with lines as needed.
•Highlight significant theological terms.
•Underline verbs; place connectives in [brackets].
Functions vs Diagram

Rhetorical Functions: The worksheet correctly identifies and utilizes the rhetorical functions.
Structural Diagram: The worksheet correctly follows the 8 steps of preparing a structural diagram.
Worksheet: The worksheet is completed.
It demonstrates an understanding of Scripture text and textbook reading.