In this English writing lesson, you will learn multiple ways to brainstorm ideas for an essay from a college professor, including how to use a Tchart, clustering, and Venn diagram.
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TIPS FOR BRAINSTORMING: 3 ways to brainstorm to get ideas and organize your essays!
Get all your ideas on paper. Don't worry if they're good or bad!
Look for ideas that go together. Label them in some way (circle, underline, etc.).
Look for groups of ideas that can make paragraphs or main points of your essay.
Comparison/Contrast topic?: Use a Tchart to look at both or a Venn diagram to see similarities & differences.
Argumentative topic? Use a Tchart to analyze both sides.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO BRAINSTORM? Let me know in the comments!
Listing, Tchart, Clustering, or Venn Diagram?
HOW TO GET IDEAS FOR WRITING: 3 Ways to Brainstorm for an Essay:
0:00 How to brainstorm for an essay
1:45 How to make a T chart
2:00 How to brainstorm an argumentative essay
5:10 How to brainstorm paragraphs
7:22 How to do clustering
10:15 How to do a Venn diagram
15:55 Why is brainstorming useful?
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