This is a kind of controlled brainstorming which has the following steps:
1. The teacher dictates a number of words subtly related to the topic he/she has
In mind.
2. Each student adds three words to each example. After a while, each original word has a group of related items around it. The total number of words goes up from 20
to about 80.
3. The students compare their lists in small groups. They usually enjoy sharing the
Association they have made, as they can reveal different personalities.