Generating Topics and Using the Strength Test

The video tutorial guides students on how to generate a topic for writing by listing ideas that fit a given prompt and applying a strength test to ensure the topic is well-supported. The process involves identifying the prompt's requirements, brainstorming a list of potential topics, and evaluating each using the strength test to ensure there are enough supporting reasons. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of choosing a topic that can be thoroughly supported in writing.

What is the first step in generating a topic according to the lesson?

• Identify what the prompt is asking

• Write a draft essay

• Apply the strength test

• List things that fit the topic

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a category to consider when listing things that make you happy?

• Places

• People

• Activities

• Foods

What is the purpose of the strength test in the context of this lesson?

• To determine the length of the essay

• To check the grammar of the essay

• To verify there are enough supporting reasons

• To ensure the topic is interesting

Why did the narrator decide not to choose 'the beach' as a topic?

• It was too common

• It was not a favorite place

• It did not pass the strength test

• It was not relaxing

Which topic did the narrator ultimately choose to write about?

• The beach

• Reading

• Their mom

• Their favorite book