Wiki source code of Brainstorming

Last modified by Edyta Rethfeldt on 2026/04/28 13:49

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	2	Before you start writing an essay, you need ideas.
9.1	3	Brainstorming helps you collect many thoughts before you begin to write.
	4	There are many creative ways to do it – choose the ones that work best for you!
8.1	5	{{/info}}
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19.1	7	1.Mind Map – Organize Your Thoughts
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9.1	9	Write your topic in the middle and draw lines to connect subtopics, like:
44.1	10	[[image:mind map.png\|\|width=250]]
9.1	11	Add short notes or examples to each subtopic.
	12	This helps you see which ideas belong together.
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12.1	14	2. Think in Roles – Different Perspectives
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9.1	16	Sometimes it helps to think from different points of view.
	17	What would other people say about this topic?
	18	A student: “I can earn my own money.”
	19	A teacher: “It’s hard to focus on schoolwork.”
	20	A parent: “It teaches responsibility.”
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40.1	22	3. The “If…” Trick – Use Your Imagination
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9.1	24	Creative questions can bring new ideas!
7.1	25	Example:
9.1	26	If you had a part-time job, what would it be?
	27	If nobody worked during school, what would change?
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12.1	29	4. Take one possible argument and ask “Why?” five times.
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	31	Example: Fast food should be banned in schools.
	32	1. Why? It’s unhealthy.
	33	1. Why? Too much sugar/fat.
	34	1. Why? Doesn’t keep you satisfied.
	35	1. Why is that a problem? Leads to obesity.
	36	1. Why is that important? Affects concentration and school performance.
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12.1	38	5. “SPECS” to find different arguments
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7.1	40	Social – how does it affect people and relationships?
	41	Political – how do governments / laws react?
	42	Economic – what about costs, jobs, money?
	43	Cultural – traditions, values, identity?
	44	Scientific / Environmental – technology, research, planet?
	45	Handy sentence to remember: Strong People Explore Creative Solutions
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45.1	47	{{exercise id="Brainstorming" source="AG Englisch" level="b"}}
3.1	48	//Use the Why?-method and brainstorm “Discuss if table football should be placed in general areas of schools.”//
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20.1	59	{{/exercise}}