Using Mind Maps to Develop Writing Ⅰ. A mind map: a strategy for making notes on a topic A. Mind map: structured strategy —shows the hierarchical relationship of ideas —helps with writing with organised information B. Brainstorming: (1) (1)______ —produces notes at random —leads to problems with the (2) of students’ texts (2)______ Ⅱ. The advantages of mind maps A. Enable students to see the relationship between ideas B. Encourage them to group certain ideas together as they proceed C. Aid the (3) in group work (3)______ Ⅲ. How to make mind maps with your students A. Choosing a topic 1. topics chosen by —teachers: traditional method —students: increase (4) with the topic (4)______ 2. The mind map strategy is suitable for any topic, especially discursive essays and narrative work B. Note making 1. close eyes and think about the topic: 1 or 2 minutes 2. note down their ideas: 2 minutes Note: Don’t use (5) (5)______ 3. compare and discuss their ideas in groups: chance for (6) (6)______ C. Feedback: (7) but useful for weak students (7)______ —remaining language problems can be ironed out. —students will learn how to express their ideas in English. D. (8) : into a linear format (8)______ —first: think about the overall structure —second: focus on the precise function each paragraph will have —third: provide a (9) . (9)______ E. Writing —exchange their writings: (10) (10)______ —exchange their texts again: when they have finished F. Continuation: use this skill for further writing activities.