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4. Mind Mapping for Essay Structure
Description: Students are asked to create a mind map of
their essay topic, starting with a thesis statement in the
center and branching out to supporting arguments and
evidence. This visual representation of their essay
structure helps students explore different ways to
organize their thoughts.
Objective: To enhance creativity in organizing ideas and
help students experiment with essay structure using a
more flexible format before outlining.
Assessment: Mind maps are graded based on the
completeness of ideas, the logical connections between
branches, and the creativity of the visual representation.

These projects aim to make the process of organizing and outlining
essays more engaging while reinforcing the critical thinking and
planning skills needed for effective writing.

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