Clustering Technique in Writing

Cluster Diagram in Writing

• The main topic is placed at the center of a cluster diagram.
• The purpose of a cluster diagram is to help brainstorm and organize ideas related to a central topic.
• Circled words around the main topic represent subtopics, key ideas, or supporting details.
• A cluster diagram reveals a writer's brainstorming process, showing how ideas flow and connect to the main topic.
• The main topic is at the center as it is the focus of the diagram and the source of all related ideas.
• Circled words represent related ideas, concepts, or supporting details connected to the central topic.
• Lines connecting circled words to the main topic show the relationships between the subtopics and the main idea.
• A cluster diagram reveals a writer's thought process, demonstrating their understanding of the main topic and the connections between different ideas.

Cubing Brainstorming

• The purpose of cubing brainstorming is to explore a topic from different perspectives.
• In cubing brainstorming, 'analyzing' involves breaking down the topic into its parts and examining each part individually.
• 'Arguing for and against it' involves presenting both positive and negative viewpoints about the topic.
• Cubing brainstorming results in a broader understanding of the topic and generates a variety of ideas suitable for writing.

This quiz is about the clustering technique used in writing, where the main topic is placed in the center of a diagram and connected to related words or phrases. The diagram helps to visualize the relationships between the main topic and its subtopics or related concepts.