I enjoy the use of these thinking maps for my students. It is a visual way to organize writing.
I start out with the CIRCLE MAP to brainstorm ideas related to a writing prompt. The topic is in the center of the circle and the brainstorm ideas are part of the outer circle. I tell my student to brainstorm the 5 W's (Who, did What, When, Where, and Why)
and at least three events.
From there, they create their FLEE map (FLOW + TREE). I have the students focus on the main ideas and the three signi