3.2 Writing Skill - Mind Mapping

 What is Mind Mapping?

 A graphical  representation to describe the same idea/facts/situation, is called as Mind Mapping.

In Mind Mapping, we can use different shapes, arrows, lines, connectors, balloons, boxes, scrolls, curved arrows, scribbles, callouts, explosions etc. to describe our point of view. It is a creative and logical means of Note-Taking and Note- Making.

STEPS OF MIND MAPPING

1) Write the main idea or theme in the centre of page.

2) Draw branches of sub- themes from the centre.

3) Write the sub- themes in a very short phrases or in a single word or key word.

4) Topic of lesser importance should be represented as 'twigs' of the relevant branches.

5) Add images to get the message in better way.

Template of Mind Mapping -

Benefits of Mind Mapping 

• Memorizing
• Organizing Ideas
• Brainstorming Sessions
• Attractive Presentations
• Simplify Complex Ideas
• Problem Solving
• Explore New Ideas
• Executing New Projects & Plans

Examples :

1. Prepare a Mind Mapping on Prefix-

2. Prepare a Mind Mapping on Auxiliary-

Marking scheme : 

Presentation.               1mk

Main points.                 1mk

Covering all points.     1mk

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                                         3mks