Worksheet on Planning Techniques: Spider Diagrams

English
Grade 6
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A worksheet focusing on analyzing and annotating spider diagrams as a planning technique for Grade 6 students.

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Worksheet on Planning Techniques: Spider Diagrams

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Grade Grade 6
A

Understanding Spider Diagrams

A spider diagram is a visual tool used to organize ideas around a central theme. The main idea is written in the center, with related subtopics branching out like the legs of a spider. Each branch can further divide into smaller ideas, helping writers plan their essays or stories by seeing connections easily. Spider diagrams are especially helpful for brainstorming and ensuring all aspects of a topic are considered before writing.
1.
What is the main purpose of a spider diagram?
[2 marks]
2.
Describe how a spider diagram is structured.
[2 marks]
3.
Why are spider diagrams useful for writers?
[2 marks]
4.
Identify two benefits of using a spider diagram in the writing process.
[2 marks]
5.
In what types of writing tasks might a spider diagram be particularly helpful?
[2 marks]
6.
List one advantage and one disadvantage of using spider diagrams.
[2 marks]
7.
How can a writer expand a subtopic from a spider diagram into a full paragraph?
[2 marks]
B

Analyzing a Spider Diagram

Central Theme: Environmental Conservation Branches: Recycling, Saving Water, Protecting Wildlife, Reducing Pollution Sub-branches: Recycling—Materials, Benefits; Saving Water—Tips, Importance; Protecting Wildlife—Habitat, Endangered Species; Reducing Pollution—Factories, Vehicles
1.
Identify the main theme of the diagram.
[1 mark]
2.
What are the four main subtopics listed in the diagram?
[2 marks]
3.
Choose one subtopic and describe its sub-branches.
Aa) Recycling — Types, Process
Bb) Saving Water — Tips, Importance
Cc) Protecting Wildlife — Habitats, Endangered Species
Dd) Reducing Pollution — Factories, Vehicles
4.
Explain how the sub-branches support the main idea of recycling.
C

Creative Application

Create your own spider diagram outline for a topic of your choice related to environmental protection. Be sure to include a central idea, at least three subtopics, and at least two sub-branches for each subtopic.
1.
Write the main idea of your spider diagram.
[2 marks]
2.
List three subtopics you will include.
[3 marks]
3.
Select one subtopic and list two details or ideas for it.
[2 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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