Writing Graphic Organizers
Use the following graphic organizers to help students visual their thoughts. I recommend keeping a class set copied and within easy reach at all times-you never know when the perfect moment for a Story Map will come up!
Pyramid Notes -preparing to read, write or speak
Concept Web -organize a story or idea into smaller detailsConcept Web 2 -a simplified way to organize a story or idea into smaller details
Who, What, Where, Why, When, How Chart
Story Frame -spaces for a plot skeleton
Story Map -sketch out setting, characters, events and outcome
Spider Map -cute design for brainstorming
Flow Chart- list steps or events in order
Filmstrip Sequencing -space to storyboard six pictures
Picture Sequencing -space to storyboard six pictures
Problem/Solution Chart- match problems with possible solutions
Paragraph Sandwich -build a paragraph with a sandwich as a model
Fact vs. Opinion Chart- separate fact from opinion with this chart
Persuasion Chart -organize persuasion goal, reasons and facts
Inverted Triangle -move from a broad topic to a more specific one
Planning Chart for Non-fiction -helps to focus on a reason and audience in writing non-fiction
ABC Brainstorming -has a square for every letter in the alphabet
Open Mind –students record their thoughts and ideas on quotes and statements.
Journal Template- Create a cover, copy this front and back onto several sheets of paper, fold and staple. Wa-lah: you have a reading response journal!
Research/Presentation Help with Graphic Organizers
Internet Source Card -students can record information from website
Non-Fiction Source Card -students can record information from non-fiction books
Research Planning Chart -students can create a plan of attack for their project
Project Timeline -help students prioritize and organize their pace on projects
Project Timeline 2- help students prioritize and organize their pace on projects
Other Graphic Organizers
Websites referenced for this informational page:
http://gotoscience.com/Graphic_Organizers.html
http://www.englishcompanion.com
http://home.att.net/~teaching/graporg.htm
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/
http://www.graphicorganizers.com
http://www.edhelper.com
http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/graphic_organizers.htm
http://freeology.com/graphicorgs/
http://www.education-world.com/tools_templates/index.shtml#assessments
http://www.ttms.org