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WRITING
Organizing ideas with a mind map

Making a mind map is a good way of organizing your brainstorming ideas.
Mind maps help you map out the supporting details about your topic.

A Look at the phrases in the box about Cuzco, Peru. Choose the main idea and write it in
the center of the mind map. Then write the supporting details around it.

a mix of history and culture something for everyone
beautiful architecture wonderful restaurants

B Read the paragraph about Cuzco. Underline the ideas from the mind map in the paragraph.

=
= Cuzco has something for everyone. It's one of the oldest
=- cities in the Americas, and it was once the capital of the Inca
empire. Today, Cuzco is Peru's tourist capital because of its
=
= unique mix of history and culture. People who are interested
in architecture will love the nearby Inca ruins of Machu Picchu
=
= and the palace of Inca Roca. Cuzco has many places to stay,
=- which range from first-class hotels to cozy inns. There are also
= many cafes and restaurants where you can eat delicious local
=
= dishes or international cuisine. Also, Cuzco has great markets
where you can shop for local arts and crafts. When you visit
= Cuzco, you should try to experience all it has to offer.

C Choose a place you know and make your own mind map. Be sure the main idea is
general and the map contains several supporting ideas.
D Write a paragraph based on the ideas in your mind map.

E Pair work Exchange paragraphs with a partner. Then answer the questions.
1. Are there enough supporting details? Are there any details you'd like your partner to add?
2. Does the content of the paragraph reflect the ideas in the mind map?
3. Would you like to visit the place your partner wrote about? Why or why not?

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