Grade 5 Brainstorming Practice
A worksheet for fifth graders to practice various brainstorming techniques for writing.
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Grade 5 Brainstorming Practice
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Brainstorming is an important step in the writing process. It helps you generate ideas before you start writing. Read each question carefully and use different brainstorming techniques to answer them.
1. Free write for 5 minutes about your favorite season. Don't worry about grammar or spelling, just write down everything that comes to mind.
2. You are going to write a story about a magical pet. List at least 10 ideas for what kind of magical pet it could be and what special powers it might have.
3. Imagine you are writing a persuasive essay about why recess should be longer. Use the word bank below to help you brainstorm arguments and supporting details.
4. Which of the following is NOT a common brainstorming technique?
Mind mapping
Free writing
Editing for grammar
Listing
5. Why is it important to brainstorm ideas before you start writing a story or an essay?