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• it shows the hierarchical relationship between major concepts and their subordinate elements.

  main idea and details chart
• it is used to identify the similarities and differences between two or more concepts

  venn diagram
• it's a technique generally used in a group setting, to quickly generate a large number of ideas about a specific problem or topic

  brainstorming
• it is a general organizer that shows a central idea with its corresponding characteristics

  concept map
• it arranges the ideas hierarchically, in the sequence you want, and shows what you will talk about

  topic outline
• it shows a series of steps or events in the order in which they take place

  flow diagram
• it is a topic that is part of a broader or more general topic

  sub-topic
• the topic is the broad, general, theme or message. it is what some call the subject

  main topic
• the purpose of the description is to create, invent, or visually present a person, place, event or action so that the reader can picture that which is being described

  description
• the purpose of this pattern in development writing is to tell a story or relate and event.

  narration
• these are visual representation of knowledge that structure information

  graphic organizers
• in a spider map, what is place at the center of the diagram?

  main idea
• it is just in sentence outline, instead of using words or phrases, you can complete the thought or idea by using complete sentences

  sentence outline
• graphic organizers are visual representation of knowledge that structures information by arranging important aspects of concept or topic into pattern using labels
• concept map is a general organizer that shows a central idea
• flow diagram or sequence chart shows a series of steps or event in order in which they take place
• compare and contrast used to identify the similarities and differences between two or more concepts
• cause and effect it highlights the direct relationships between differences events or concepts
• main idea and details chart it shows the hierarchical relationship between major concept and their suburdinate elemets
• brainstorming is a technique generally used in a group setting, to quickly generate of large number of ideas about a specific problem or topic
• mind mapping is a visual tool for enhancing the brainstorming process
• the 5 whys is another tools that's often used outside of brainstorming
• figure storming - choose a person from history or fiction with everyone is similar
• reverse brainstorming - asks participants to come up with great ways to cause a problem
• brain writing - involves having each participants anonymously write down ideas on index card
• rapid ideation - simple technique that can surprisingly fruitful
• gap filling - starts with a statement of where you are, where you're like to be
• reverse thinking - what would someone else do in our situation
• narration - to tell a story or relate on event
• description - to recreate, invent or visually present a person, place, event, or action to the reader can picture what is being decribed
• definition - this explains a concepts, term, or subjects
• exemplification - most common and effective ways to show or explain an idea or point
• Comparison and contrast


  Highlights similarities and differences
• Cause and effect


  This explains why something happens or what results from a particular event procedure.
• Problem and Solution


  States an unsatisfactory situation that causes troubles or difficulties
• persuasive


  intends to convince readers to do or believe in something
• Using evidence, Giving examples, and Attacking an opposing view


  Three common techniques in developing a persuasive paragraph
• Introduction


  this is the opening paragraph of your essay. It contains the hook, which is used to grab the reader’s attention, and provides an argument, which you’ll explain in the next section
• Body


  the heart of your essay, usually three to five paragraphs in length. Each paragraph examines one theme or issue used to support your argument
• Conclusion


  the final paragraph of your essay. In it, you’ll sum up the main points of the body and connect them to your argument