OVERVIEW
This presentation emphasizes the importance of generating ideas as the first step in the writing process. It begins by explaining why idea generation matters and how understanding the assignment guides topic selection. Strategies for choosing and narrowing a topic are discussed, along with brainstorming techniques to spark creativity. Learners are encouraged to consider the writing context, including purpose, audience, and tone, when developing their ideas. The presentation also explains how to develop main and supporting ideas and how to transform these ideas into a clear and focused thesis statement. The session concludes with a practice activity and a recap to reinforce key concepts and help learners effectively plan their writing.