Mind maps
A mind map is a visual way of planning out ideas. Writers often use mind maps to prepare for a piece of writing because they are a flexible way of jotting down ideas and organising the flow of a piece of work. They can also be used as a checklist as they write.
You may want to make branches in your mind map to create a plan for each paragraph or topic within your overall response. Some people like to categorise their ideas so that each part of the mind map highlights features that have to be included, such as the sub-topics that will be used to explain the writing’s main topic. It might also be used to highlight particular vocabulary, the topic content for each stage or some specific techniques to use within the writing.
