Brainstorm Questions About a Topic

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

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How can you organize your ideas?

• Randomly write them out on a piece of paper.

• Create an organized list.

• You don't need to.

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How should you start brainstorming?

• Circle key points and ideas.

• Eat a sandwich.

• You don't need to.

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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.

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Bob is brainstorming ideas for his essay on why paper activities in school are important. Which one of these options would help him the most?

• Create a list of good paper activities to use as examples.

• List fun educational activities that can be done on a computer.

• Eat a sandwich.

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When brainstorming ideas for your topic or prompt which option would help you more?

• List as many ideas as you can think of.

• Only list a few good ideas.

• Look up ideas on the internet.

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Julie was brainstorming her essay about why you shouldn't step on spiders. Which one of these options would help her the most?

• Examples of why spiders are helpful.

• Examples of why spiders are annoying.

• Smash a spider.

What diagrams mostly help with brainstorming.

• Web

• Vendiagram

• Beautiful circle

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