1.2.1 Planning and Organizing Ideas

• Match the writing purpose with its likely organizational approach:

  Inform ↔️ Clear, logical structure

  Persuade ↔️ Structured argument

  Explain ↔️ Step-by-step, pedagogical

  Describe ↔️ Vivid, sensory details
• Match the writing purpose with its likely content focus:

  Inform ↔️ Explanations, definitions, facts

  Persuade ↔️ Reasoning, evidence, counterarguments

  Explain ↔️ Processes, concepts, principles

  Describe ↔️ Observations, characteristics, experiences
• Steps in the brainstorming process for non-fiction writing

  1️⃣ Brainstorm ideas using free-writing or listing

  2️⃣ Organize ideas visually with mind mapping

  3️⃣ Tailor approach based on purpose and audience
• When persuading experts, evidence and structured arguments are essential.


  True
• Match the purpose of non-fiction writing with its approach:

  Persuade ↔️ Reasoning, evidence, counterarguments

  Explain ↔️ Step-by-step, pedagogical

  Describe ↔️ Vivid, sensory details
• Match the non-fiction writing purpose with the appropriate audience:

  Inform ↔️ General public

  Persuade ↔️ Experts

  Explain ↔️ Students

  Describe ↔️ Enthusiasts
• Steps involved in selecting and prioritizing main ideas for non-fiction writing:

  1️⃣ Selecting Main Ideas

  2️⃣ Prioritizing Ideas
• Adopting the appropriate organizational structure ensures the content is well-structured and aligned with the needs of the target audience.


  True
• When creating an outline, the organizational approach should be tailored to the purpose
• The organizational approach in an outline should be tailored to the purpose of the text.


  True
• Steps to create an effective outline

  1️⃣ Identify Main Ideas

  2️⃣ Prioritize Ideas

  3️⃣ Organize Logically

  4️⃣ Refine and Revise
• How does the target audience influence the tone and content of a non-fiction text?

  Ensures relevance and understanding
• Brainstorming techniques like free-writing and mind mapping help generate ideas without initial judgment.


  True
• Which prioritization technique categorizes ideas as "High," "Medium," or "Low" priority?

  Importance ranking
• Structuring a non-fiction text logically is crucial to effectively communicate information and ideas
• Adopting the appropriate organizational structure ensures the content is well-structured and aligned with the needs of the target audience
• Outlining helps improve the clarity, focus, and flow of a non-fiction text.


  True
• What is the final step in creating an effective outline?

  Refine and revise
• The purpose of a non-fiction text can be to inform, persuade, explain, or describe.


  True
• A text written to persuade experts would use more technical language.


  True
• When explaining a concept, a step-by-step, pedagogical approach is effective.


  True
• Mind mapping visually organizes ideas by starting with a central topic
• Non-fiction writing aims to provide factual and evidence-based information.


  True
• Mind mapping is a visual technique for organizing ideas by starting with a central topic.


  True
• Mind mapping visually organizes ideas by starting with a central topic and expanding outwards with related subtopics.


  True
• Outlining provides a rigid structure that limits flexibility when prioritizing ideas.


  True
• Steps to create an effective outline for non-fiction writing:

  1️⃣ Identify Main Ideas

  2️⃣ Prioritize Ideas

  3️⃣ Organize Logically

  4️⃣ Refine and Revise
• Outlining is a powerful technique for structuring non-fiction text in a logical manner.
• What is one key benefit of using an outline in writing non-fiction text?

  Clarity
• The purpose of a non-fiction text can be to inform, persuade, explain, or describe.
• Mind mapping is a visual technique to organize ideas starting with a central topic.
• Prioritizing ideas can be done using techniques like numbering, importance ranking, mind mapping, or outlining.
• Match the purpose of the text with its recommended organizational approach:

  Inform ↔️ Clear, logical structure

  Persuade ↔️ Structured argument
• Match the purpose of a non-fiction text with its organizational approach:

  Inform ↔️ Clear, logical structure

  Persuade ↔️ Structured argument

  Explain ↔️ Step-by-step structure

  Describe ↔️ Vivid sensory details
• The organizational approach used in an outline should be tailored to the text's purpose
• When organizing your outline, you should arrange main ideas and supporting details in a logical, coherent sequence
• The purpose and target audience are crucial considerations when writing non-fiction texts
• A text written to inform a general audience would use a more accessible, conversational tone
• A text written to describe would focus on vivid, sensory details
• Brainstorming involves generating ideas without judgment to encourage creativity.


  True