Graphic Organizer

Graphic organizers...

• Summarize and organize information

• Activate prior knowledge and help create connections

• Visualize conceptual relationships

What are some examples of Graphic Organizers?

• K-W-L Chart, Timeline, Main Idea and Details Map

• Concept Map, Problem-Solution Map, Word Study Chart

• Cause and Effect, Process Steps, Brainstorm Web

• Plot Line, Sequence Map, Venn Diagram

Kate has read the passages and the writing prompt. She types her response into the computer. What mistake is Kate making?

• She is typing too slowly.

• She did not use a graphic organizer or strategy.

• She did not read the writing prompt.

Frank read two passages about the American flag. He was asked to write an opinion essay about whether or not it should be changed. What should he use?

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How does Abe resolve the conflict in the passage? Support your answers with clear details from the text. What should you use?

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Keisha has just reread Goldilocks and the Three Bears. She has to rewrite the conclusion to the passage. Which graphic organizer should she use?

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Graphic organizers can be used to...

• Organize writing.

• Make information more accessible to students

• Brainstorm

• All of the above!

How many senior boys play football and wrestle?

• 9
• 12
• 18
• 39

How many senior boys play football but do not wrestle?

• 9
• 12
• 18
• 104

How many senior boys play football or wrestle?

• 9
• 21
• 30
• 39