10 Minutes of Brainstorming

Take ten minutes to brainstorm words. At this point you are not thinking about how you would create your word, only generating possibilities that you could use. Your pen or pencil should not stop moving, and your list of words should start at the top and hit the bottom of the page. If you run out of space, start a new column or turn the page over and write on the back. Keep writing until the timer goes off. If you can't think of anything to write, start writing the sensations you feel, your emotions, things you like to do, things you hate to do, what you see around you.

Once you are done brainstorming, you will discuss your ideas with the class and narrow down the possibilities to something more focused.