Due Friday, January 17, 2014 (Brainstorming Assignment)

This week's assignment is all about brainstorming.

Brainstorming is a skill and it is also fun. The assignment this week is to:

• Choose a subject

• Brainstorm different topics related to that subject (@ least 10)

• Choose 1 of those topics and brainstorm for details

Here is an example of each step. We worked through examples together in class but . . . . . 
I know it is helpful for parents to see examples.

 

1) Choose a subject
Please note that animals are a good choice for this assignment 
(-as we practiced & discussed in class-)

2) Brainstorm different topics related to that subject. Come up with @ LEAST 10 topics
(-as we practiced & discussed in class-)
In class we chose "dogs" and our topics list looked something like this:

Breeds
Care, Grooming
History
Adopting
How to find the best dog for a person/family
Costs
Sports with dogs
Dog Shows
Famous dogs
Careers that involve dogs
Dog Rescue organizations
 
3) Choose 1 of those topics and brainstorm for details that you would like to write about. Use your KWO skills to record your ideas succincllty and clearly.
(-as we practiced & discussed in class-)
For example:

Careers that involve dogs
~~> Veterinarian
   must love dogs
   school beyond B.A.
   need good grades
   can wk w/ other animals also
~~> Policeman - K9 unit
   partner is dog
         drug sniffing dogs
         protection
         tracking dogs (escaped prisoners - example)
   strong bond
   must trust ea. other
~~>  Dog Trainers
   like dog whisperer   :-)
   help w/ troublesome habits
   prepare dogs 4 shows
   obedience training
   training 4 dog shows 
  
  
PLEASE NOTE: STUDENTS MAY NOT CHOOSE "DOGS" AS THEIR SUBJECT.
(-as we discussed in class-)

Need some help choosing a subject?  Ask a parent to help you explore these website for ideas . . .   

http://science.howstuffworks.com/zoology

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/  

http://a-z-animals.com/animals/ 

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