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Effective Brainstorming Strategies for Classical Composition Pre-Writing

Explore essential brainstorming strategies for effective pre-writing in classical composition. This guide covers three key techniques: Listing, Clustering, and Free Writing. Listing helps you generate ideas by jotting down everything that comes to mind within a time limit. Clustering encourages visual learners to connect ideas creatively, revealing patterns. Free Writing allows for uninhibited thought flow, enabling deeper insights. Enhance your writing process by mastering these strategies to order your thoughts, outline your ideas, and draft compelling compositions.

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Effective Brainstorming Strategies for Classical Composition Pre-Writing

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  1. Classical Composition:Invention PRE-WRITING AND BRAINSTORMING

  2. Classical Composition • Invention: Find the ideas • Pre-writing • Brainstorming • Arrangement: Order the thoughts • Outlining • Drafting • Elocution • Editing • Style

  3. Brainstorming Strategy #1:Listing • Write down every idea you have. • Stuck? Set a timer for 10 minutes. • List until timer goes off. • Look for patterns of thoughts. • Cross out useless or irrelevant material. • Group the remaining items in categories. • Elaborate.

  4. Brainstorming Strategy #2:Clustering • Start with the middle circle and write your topic. • Write down random ideas. Use lines to connect these ideas. • Branch out to other related ideas. • See if there is one “cluster” or pattern of ideas and start from there. • This strategy works well with visual learners.

  5. Example of Clustering Snake Murderer • There are several ways to brainstorm. The most effective way varies by person. Voldemort Harry Potter Villains Lucius Malfoy Wormtail Wealthy Loyal? Rat Coward

  6. Brainstorming Strategy #3:Free Writing • Write quickly without stopping for 5-10 minutes. • Don’t worry about grammar, spelling, etc. JUST WRITE. • Can’t think of anything? Write “I can’t think of anything!”—you will at least be moving your pen. • Once you start writing, your prior knowledge of the topic will be activated. The idea is this: as you write, the more will come to your mind.

  7. Brainstorming Strategies • Listing • Clustering • Free Writing

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