Research and Brainstorming

In this step of the writing process, you are writing down all of your ideas and often using a graphic organizer...

• Brainstorming

• Drafting

• Revision

• Publishing

In a brainstorming, I write...

• keywords, phrases

• paragraphs

• nothing

Brainstorming is a process for...

• writing sentences

• generating new ideas

• creating a game

• watering plants

Is brainstorming only for the beginning of the writing process or can it be done at any time?

• It can only be done at the beginning.

• It can be done at any time.

• You shouldn't brainstorm at all

What can you do if you are having trouble coming up with ideas?

• Do a free write.

• Look up ideas on google.

• Ask your dad.

When you have to argue for or against a topic, which brainstorm technique is the most helpful?

• T diagram/pro-con chart

• Cluster with circle map

• "Act like a journalist"

• Free-write/listing

Which of the following is NOT a rule of brainstorming?

• Don't worry about spelling.

• Don't worry about grammar.

• Only write down good ideas.

• Write down as many ideas as you can.

What is the goal of brainstorming?

• To find the one and only solution to a problem

• To generate a large variety of ideas

• To include everyone

• To write an excellent essay

You have to write about an object that has sentimental value. You know what object you want to write about, so which brainstorming technique will be most helpful?

• T diagram/pro-con chart

• Cluster with circle map

• "Act like a journalist"

• Free-write/listing

You have to explain what improvement you would like to make to your neighborhood. You know you would like to add a dog park, but you are having trouble thinking of specific details about the park. Which brainstorming technique would be most helpful to you?

• T diagram/pro-con chart

• Cluster with circle map

• "Act like a journalist"

• Free-write/listing