Graphic Organizers for 8th Grade writing

Which type of graphic organizer would you use for an argument essay?

• Web

• T-Chart

• Storyboard

• KWL Chart

What kind of Graphic Organizer would you use for a sequential (how-to) essay?

• T-Chart

• Web

• Plot Diagram

• Storyboard

What kind of essay uses a T- Chart (2 answers)

• Informational

• Argument

• Compare/Contrast

• Narrative

What is the purpose of a T-Chart?

• To narrow down topics to write about

• To sort out events in the correct order

• To evaluate two different ideas

• To create an outline

Why do you need to create a graphic organizer?

• To decide on a topic for the essay

• To evaluate the evidence and determine which evidence to use

• To combine information from several sources in order to synthesize ideas

• All of the above

What kind of Graphic Organizer will you use for this prompt?

"Write an essay about the differences and similarities between Middle School and Elementary School"

• Storyboard

• Web

• Three-column T-Chart

• Plot Diagram

What kind of Graphic Organizer will you use for this prompt?

"Many people are giving up eating meat. Do you think this a good idea? Write a letter to the editor of the school paper to convince them to agree with you."

• Storyboard

• T-Chart

• Web

• Outline

What kind of Graphic Organizer will you use for this prompt?

"Describe the steps you would take to make your favorite snack."

• Storyboard

• Web

• T-chart

• Venn Diagram

Which Graphic Organizer would you use for this prompt?

"Research an endangered species. Describe its habitat, diet, why it is endangered, and what steps are being taken to save the species."

• Storyboard

• Web

• T-Chart

• Plot Diagram

Which Graphic Organizer would you use for this prompt?

"Write an essay explaining how the themes in “Celeste’s Heart” and “Principals and Principles” are similar. Be sure to use information from both passages to develop your essay."

• Web

• Plot Diagram

• T-Chart

• Storyboard