Topic 2--Lesson I--Brainstorming
In this unit, we will focus on the writing process for creating a storyboard.
When we are brainstorming, the writer creates a "storm" of ideas, not worrying about what pops into your head or passing any judgment or cutting out any idea that comes to mind, no matter how irrational it is. When brainstorming this is not the time to think about whether or not this idea will actually fit into a storyboard.
Some things that we can do to brainstorm is talk with peers or colleagues, listing everything that will be helpful to complete the task. It is important to remember that at this stage in the writing process, anything goes such as main ideas, details, feelings, whatever comes to mind.
Brainstorming doesn’t have to be thoughts that you come up with on your own. It can be practiced as a group activity as well. Small groups can brainstorm ideas, with one person writing down or typing the ideas, or the class as a whole can brainstorm. The group may then select and order ideas from this brainstorming list to plan individually or collaboratively.
Topic 2 Assignment1
Envision you have been assigned a task of creating a storyboard on your favorite season. Whichever you prefer with pen and paper or sitting at the computer, list as many ideas that are related to your favorite season. Give yourself 3-5 minutes to complete this task.
- Watch Advanced Brainstorming for writers to learn how to get past the writer's block. *Based on the information in the video, what will you use to brainstorm your ideas? What is the creative vacuum?
- Answer the questions asked above and post a question/problem to the [Todays Meet] discussion.
- Help your classmates with answering their questions and when finished, click the "Topic 2--The Writing Process" link. Then from the Topic 2 main page, click Lesson I to return to this page.
Then continue to the next lesson.
Continue to Topic 2--Lesson II--5 W's.