Mapping/Clustering

Per the guidelines of the assignment, choose your topic like an event in your life that stands out as a learning experience. Then, write a working thesis statement in a complete sentence.

a) The topic I chose is _______________________________________________________

b) My working thesis is ________________________________________________________

c) Describe the main point or moral of your narrative:

[Write response here.]

d) List 3 sub-points that will use to clearly illustrate your moral:

1.

2.

3.

Step 2:

Answer the following questions using complete sentences.

a) Why did you choose this topic?

[Write response here.]

b) How do you connect to the topic you chose?

[Write response here.]

c) What do you want to learn about the topic you chose?

[Write response here.]

d) What do you hope your audience takes away from your paper?

[Write response here.]

Step 3:

Complete a prewrite exercise. Identify the type of prewrite exercise you chose to complete for step 3. Select one of the following:

· Freewriting

· Mapping/Clustering

· Brainstorming/Listing

· Questioning

Prewrite Exercise type:

[Write response here.]

Now, using this identified exercise, complete the prewrite for your selected topic in the space below.

[Write response here.]