prewriting techniques Flashcards
dramatizing The subject
visualize the subject as if it were a drama or play
ex). action
actors⭐️movie
setting. method
clustering
begin with a general topic, stem off with more specific points of interest, connecting points of value for an insightful topic
ex) idea\
subject----idea
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ideacubing
imagine a six sided cube. mentally, roll your subject around the cube and free write the answers to the questions
ex) -describe it. -analyze it
- compare&contrast it. -argue for/against it
- free associate. -apply/use it
free writing
start writing to find a focus, begin writing whatever comes to your mind on the subject, by continuously writing you may have found yourself an interesting topic
ex) -10-15 min of writing thoughts
- paragraph form
- illiterate sentences
looping
variation of free writing, where you try to find a focus to base your writing on
ex) (1) free write
(2) identify central idea (loop 1)
(3) create “center of gravity sentence
(4) loop 2: jumps off sentence
(5) complete at least 3 loops to find focus
interviewing
ask a classmate to discuss your subject with you
ex) ask: Who, what, where, when, why, how
the cross examination
interview yourself. Ask yourself general questions about your subject
ex) use the five categories and ask yourself as many questions as you can
- describe it. -circumstance
- compare/contrast -testimonial
- relationship
the boomerang
variation on free writing, travel over a subject from opposite direction to produce new ideas
ex) statement 1) free write
statement 2) free write by approaching subject from an opposing view
*repeat w new subject
sketching
if you are a visual learner, try drawing or sketching The words in your mind, a picture is worth 1000 words
ex) draw ppl/places that relate to your subject
listing
brainstorming/jotting down of all ideas that pop into your head about a subect
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