🧠 Part 1: Understanding Planning Techniques

1. Which planning technique works best for generating lots of ideas quickly?

Mind maps

Formal outlines

Linear lists

Paragraphs

2. What are the main benefits of creating an outline? (Check all that apply)

Organises ideas logically

Shows the structure of your writing

Helps identify gaps in your argument

Makes writing faster and easier

3. In a mind map, the central topic should be placed ___________.

Answer: _________________________

4. Explain the difference between a mind map and an outline in one sentence.

✏️ Part 2: Creating Your Mind Map

Writing Prompt: "Technology has changed the way teenagers communicate. Discuss the positive and negative effects of social media on young people's relationships."

5. Create a mind map for this writing prompt in the space below. Start with "Social Media & Relationships" in the centre, then add branches for main ideas and sub-branches for supporting details.

6. From your mind map, identify your three strongest main ideas:

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________