Writing Skills and Process mind maps

Writing Skills and Process mind maps

These maps bring different writing tasks into view. Argumentative Essay is a useful place to start if you want to plan an argument: it covers creating paragraphs and supporting an opinion. For creative work, GCSE English - Creative Writing includes branches on narrative, openings, endings and the senses.

Other maps focus on the language and layout of particular pieces. Letter/email to a Friend collects phrases for introducing a topic and ending a message, while Linking Words groups words used for addition and contrast.

Study with a map

Choose a branch and use it to plan a short piece of writing. Then return to the map to see which ideas or expressions you could add. When you want to check your understanding, switch to a quiz on the unit page; flashcards can help with recalling terms. Try a map that matches the writing task you are working on.