NAME: _______________________ DATE:

MIND MAP I
IF YOUR TOPIC IS A YES/NO QUESTION

Thesis Question:
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Organize your notes cards into piles according to the yes/no response to your question
and weigh your evidence to decide which way you will respond.

YES NO
Below, list all the possible reasons why Below list all the reasons why

DETAILS! DETAILS!

YOUR DECISION: (Answer the question. Which side has more effective
evidence?)

NEXT STEP: Brainstorming a thesis statement.