Brainstorming

1.Mind Map – Organize Your Thoughts

Write your topic in the middle and draw lines to connect subtopics, like:

Add short notes or examples to each subtopic.
This helps you see which ideas belong together.

2. Think in Roles – Different Perspectives

Sometimes it helps to think from different points of view.
What would other people say about this topic?
A student: “I can earn my own money.”
A teacher: “It’s hard to focus on schoolwork.”
A parent: “It teaches responsibility.”

3. The “If…” Trick – Use Your Imagination

Creative questions can bring new ideas!
Example:
If you had a part-time job, what would it be?
If nobody worked during school, what would change?

4. Take one possible argument and ask “Why?” five times.

Example: Fast food should be banned in schools.

1. Why? It’s unhealthy.
2. Why? Too much sugar/fat.
3. Why? Doesn’t keep you satisfied.
4. Why is that a problem? Leads to obesity.
5. Why is that important? Affects concentration and school performance. 

5. “SPECS” to find different arguments

Social – how does it affect people and relationships?
Political – how do governments / laws react?
Economic – what about costs, jobs, money?
Cultural – traditions, values, identity?
Scientific / Environmental – technology, research, planet?
Handy sentence to remember: Strong People Explore Creative Solutions