Creative Writing Portfolio · Term 4

Brainstorming Creative Ideas

Exploring various techniques for generating original ideas, characters, settings, and plot points for creative writing projects.

Key Questions

  1. Design a brainstorming process that effectively generates diverse story ideas.
  2. Analyze how personal experiences can be transformed into fictional narratives.
  3. Construct a character profile that includes motivations, flaws, and unique traits.

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E7LY05AC9E7LY07
Year: Year 7
Subject: English
Unit: Creative Writing Portfolio
Period: Term 4

Suggested Methodologies

Carousel Brainstorm

Groups rotate between posted prompts, adding ideas

20–35 min

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Graffiti Wall

Collaborative writing and drawing on a shared surface

15–30 min

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