Brainstorming Worksheet

Complete the Persuasive Essay; Brainstorming Worksheet.

Review “How Should I Brainstorm?” in the media piece “The Writing Process.” The media piece explores six ways to brainstorm:

1)Free Writing

2)Breaking Down a Topic

3)Listing

4)Mapping/Webbing

5)Three Perspectives

6)Journalistic Questions

Assignment Directions:

1.Choose three ways to brainstorm from the list above.

2.Brainstorm about the topic of your Persuasive Essay using each of your chosen three methods.

3.Document your brainstorms in the space provided below.

4.If you choose to brainstorm by mapping/webbing, document your brainstorm within the media piece and save it as a PDF file (directions are included in the media piece), which you will then submit to the drop box along with this completed resource (an assignment drop box can accept more than one assignment).

Documentation of Brainstorm:

Record your brainstorms below, using as much space as needed for each entry.

Brainstorm One:

Brainstorm Two:

Brainstorm Three: