Graphic Organizers
Graphic organizers are charts that help you to organize your thoughts and ideas. They help guide your information gathering, focus your purpose, and show you what you have and what is missing. There are many different types of graphic organizers to choose from. You should choose the organizer that fits the topic and that you are comfortable with.
webbing
clustering
topic/ word chart
chain of events: A chronological order of events, actions, or steps in a procedure. Key questions: What are the stages or steps? How do they lead to one another? What is the final outcome?
compare and contrast chart
concept mapping
continuum
storyboard/ comic strip
cycle
spider map
problem/ solution outline: Represents a problem, possible solutions and results. Key questions: What is the problem? What/ who has the problem? Why is it a problem? What attempts can be made to solve the problem? What could the end results be or what are the end results?
short story analysis
R.A.F.T.S
tree mapping
blueprinting
lists