Task Definition
Big6 #1  (pg.10)

Once you have finished your web or concept map, you can start to narrow your topic, so it will not be so big.  If you have chosen a great big topic like Kentucky, you can use a general-to-specific triangle to cut down on so much information.  

From the Writing Workshop at Jessamine County Public Schools, we borrowed a General-to-Specific Triangle which helps you narrow your topic.  Here are examples:

Kentucky is just way too big! You could write a very thick book. The triangle shows you how to narrow it down to something a little easier -- and even Lexington is a very big topic!  Here's another one:

 Be sure that you can find information about your choice (ask your librarian about this).