Itâs always a good idea to plan before you write. You can gather your main ideas, list vocabulary youâd like to include and map out your structure in a way that makes writing easier.
When you make a plan with bullet points, you essentially make a list. One advantage of using bullet points to plan is that itâs easier to write longer phrases and sentences.
Hereâs an example of how you might use bullet points to plan.
Question
Write an article for young people that offers advice on how to deal with the stresses of modern life.
Plan
To include:
causes of stress - mobile phones, social media, bullying, exams, parental pressure
health problems - stress sometimes leads to: sleep deprivation, weight loss, isolation, confusion
how to overcome stress - take a break from technology, sleep well, see friends, eat well
Remember to:
use headlines â From Stress to Rest? Go Easy on Yourself? Take a Tech Break?
include - similes, interesting vocab, rhetorical question, alliteration
Audience:
young people
Purpose:
to inform, to warn, to advise
Article:
headline
more formal language
You could colour code or number your bullet points to put them in order for writing.