Question

Argumentative Writing Brainstorm

Directions: Use the mind map to brainstorm which vacation destination would be the most interesting. Write Hawaii
and Alaska in the box on the left and the supporting reasons on the right. Which destination has more supporting
evidence? Use the supporting evidence for your destination to write the claim you will try to prove in your essay

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Here is a brainstormed mind map comparing Hawaii and Alaska as vacation destinations:

Vacation Destination

Hawaii Alaska

• Beautiful beaches and • Stunning natural scenery- glaciers,

crystal clear waters mountains, fjords, lakes

• Year-round sunshine and • Diverse wildlife like bears, moose,

warm weather caribou, bald eagles

• A wide variety of outdoor • Outdoor activities galore - hiking,

activities like surfing, swimming fishing, kayaking, dog sledding

• Rich Hawaiian culture with • Witness the Northern Lights

music, dance and local cuisine

• Numerous hotels and resorts • Frontier town experiences with

to choose from gold rush history

Based on this mind map, Hawaii has more supporting evidence that it would be a more interesting vacation destination. Some of the key reasons are:

Claim: Hawaii would be a more interesting vacation destination than Alaska.

• Hawaii offers a wider variety of attractions like beaches, water activities, sunshine and rich local culture in addition to outdoor adventures.

• Hawaii has more amenities like many hotel and resort options catering to different budgets and interests.

• The year-round warm weather and sunshine in Hawaii would likely provide a more consistent, enjoyable vacation experience for most people.