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

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

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.

Which of the following is NOT a brainstorming technique?

• Mind mapping

• Outlining

• Free writing

• Copying from a source

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

In a brainstorming, I write...

• keywords, phrases

• paragraphs

• nothing

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

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