Lesson 1

Organizing
Information through
a Brainstorming List
 Distinguish between
Learning and among techniques
Competency 1 in selecting and
organizing information
(brainstorming list)
(EN11/12RWS-IIIa-2.1).
 Objectives

● define brainstorming;
● identify steps in brainstorming;
● follow steps in organizing information through a
brainstorming list; and
● write a paragraph based on the generated brainstorming
list.
Essential Question

How does the brainstorming process

facilitate a compelling essay?
 Warm Up!

TOPIC: How can we make our English class more interesting?

1. Form groups of eight (8) students.

2. Select a leader and a secretary for each group.
3. Let the secretary write down each member’s answer to the
question. Afterwards, the team shall decide whether it is a good
or a bad idea. The secretary may circle the good ideas and cross
out the bad ideas.
4. The leader shall narrow down the answers and share them with
the class.
 Warm Up!

Answer the following questions:

1. How did the process help you in generating ideas?
2. How did the process of elimination help you narrow down
to the best answers?
3. What do you call the process your group had undergone?
 Review

What are the techniques that you know in

organizing information?
 Learn about It!
Steps in Writing a Brainstorming List
1. Think of a general topic.
2. Brainstorm ideas based on the topic and make a list.

Possible Topic 1: School

teachers workload
students expectations
rules implementation
schedule number of hours spent in studying
canteen food
assignment frequency and burden
activities
 Learn about It!

Steps in Writing a Brainstorming List

3. Use lines, arrows, asterisks, or whatever works for you to

illustrate connections.
4. Cross out topics that might not generate or add enough
information for writing.
5. Choose two of the remaining topics in your list and free
write about each chosen topic for five minutes.
 Learn about It!

Possible Topic 2: No Homework Policy

purpose* bonding time with family*
reinforcement of learning*
test of responsibility*
responsibility students are given less responsibilities
problems homework is also accomplished in school
lessen frequency of giving assignments*
possible solution* schedule giving of assignments*
 Learn about It!

Aside from coming up with a table as a brainstorming

strategy, you can also use your thesis statement, main idea,
argument, or purpose of the writing as the basis for your list.
Write down words, phrases, or statements that are related to
the topic.
 Learn about It!

Topic: Should assignments be removed in schools?

Thesis Statement: Assignments should not be removed in schools.

✓ Assignments encourage reinforcement of learning.

✓ They make the students responsible with their time.
✓ Possible solution: Lessen frequency of assignments
✓ Possible solution: Make assignments more interesting and
relevant
✓ Assignments can be a form of family bonding
✓ Gain more knowledge
✓ Personal accomplishment
 Drills

Using the pictures, follow steps 2–5 in writing a

brainstorming list to come up with a specific writing topic.
Start by filling in the table with elements related to the
general topic, and then follow the remaining steps. Make
sure to come up with the final topic to write about based
on the result of your brainstorming list. You will be given
one point for following each step (steps 2–5) and 1 point
for coming up with a final topic.
Drills
 Drills

Possible Topic 1:

Final Topic: _________________________________________________________

Drills
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Possible Topic 2:

Final Topic: _________________________________________________________

 Drills

Write down your answers to the following questions.

Your answers will serve as your thesis statement. Then,
write down five words, phrases, or sentences related to
your thesis statement.
 Drills

Topic: Should there be a provision for common comfort rooms in

every establishment?

Thesis Statement: _____________________________________________________

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 Drills

Topic: Should divorce be legalized in the Philippines?

Thesis Statement: _____________________________________________________

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 Values Integration

How can your knowledge of brainstorming list help

you communicate your thoughts better, especially
regarding national concerns where your
generation’s voice is often neglected?
 Synthesis

1. Look for a partner.

2. Share your outputs from the Evaluation activity with your
partner.
3. Write a 10-sentence paragraph based on the brainstorming
list your partner shared.
4. Discuss your answers to the following questions:
● How did another person’s brainstorming list help you
write your paragraphs?
● In what other situations can you apply your
knowledge of brainstorming list?
 Synthesis

Criteria Score
Content
(The paragraph made use of all the information from the brainstorming
list.) 5 pts
Organization
(There is a logical progression of details/events; clear transitions
between ideas.) 3 pts
Language
(There are fewer than 3 errors in spelling, mechanics, grammar, and
word choice.) 2 pts
Score: /10
 Assignment

1. Watch the news or read an online article regarding

a national issue.
2. Choose your stand on the issue.
3. Create a brainstorming list using any of the two
strategies you learned in this lesson.
4. Using the generated brainstorming list, write down
a compelling essay that will present your stand on
the issue.
5. Submit both your brainstorming list and your
essay.
Criteria Score

Content
(The questions are answered well. Opinions are clearly
explained.) 2 pts.

Organization
(Logical progression of details/events; clear transitions between
ideas) 2 pts.

Language
(Use of proper spelling, mechanics, grammar, and word choice)
1 pt.
Score: /5