This map defines terms. Can also be used to brainstorm ideas.

This map categorizes or sorts information.

This map is for seeing analogies and relationships.

This map is to break things into its parts.

This map is used for sequencing and can be built in any direction (horizontal, vertical, circular, etc.)

This map is used to compare and contrast similarities and differences.

This map is used to show cause and effect. It answers why or how something happened.

Key words: characteristic of, feature of, looks

Key words: types of, kinds of, for example, sort

Key words: as well as, however, both, whereas

Key words: due to, impact, why, how, because, consequences

Key words: after, next, finally

Key Words: structure, parts of, is made up of