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Graphic Organizers

deanna — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:44:15 +0000

Graphic organizers are useful tools for students at any grade level and with multiple abilities. They come in a variety of styles and are often given specific names according to the information they present (e.g. Story Map, Concept Wheel). A graphic organizer is a way to organize information pictorially. Graphic organizers aid students in arranging their [...]

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Venn Diagram Graphic Organizer

deanna — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:27:47 +0000

A Venn Diagram is a useful graphic organizational tool that compares and contrasts the characteristics of two things (people, places, ideas, etc.). Younger students and those needing visual representation benefit by using Venn diagrams. Venn diagrams consist of two curves–each one featuring specific attributes. The overlapping portion represents characteristics that are shared.

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Story Web Graphic Organizer

deanna — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:21:33 +0000

This simple story web offers young students a place to organize a story. The story can be a personal one they are developing or a story that was already read. Elements of this graphic organizer include the “main idea” and space for four supporting ideas. Space is provided for students to add additional ideas to [...]

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Story Map Graphic Organizer

deanna — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:16:33 +0000

A Story Map Graphic Organizer aids students in their description of the elements of a story–title, author, setting, time/place, main characters, and the main points from the beginning, middle, and end. This type of graphic organizer can be used with a variety of genres and topics. Story Map Graphic Organizer

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5 W’s Chart Graphic Organizer

deanna — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:55:18 +0000

The 5 W’s Graphic Organizer assists students in determining and organizing the key points of a story–who, what, why, when and where. Students can use this chart to analyze a variety of genres and topics. 5 W’s Chart Graphic Organizer

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KWL Chart Graphic Organizer

deanna — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:41:59 +0000

The KWL Chart is also known as the “Know, Want to Know, and Learned” Chart. It is a type of graphic organizer that is typically used throughout a unit of study. By asking the questions featured in this chart, students are encouraged to think critically as their background knowledge about the topic is accessed and [...]

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Fact and Opinion Graphic Organizer

deanna — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:32:37 +0000

This type of graphic organizer assists students in sorting information when considering if it is a fact or opinion. It can be used with multiple subjects. Fact and Opinion Graphic Organizer Worksheet

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Concept Wheel Graphic Organizer

deanna — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:16:43 +0000

A Concept Wheel is commonly use to ask questions about a topic–who, what, why, when, where and how. This graphic organizer offers space for the topic and 6 questions. It can be used with multiple genres and subjects. Concept Wheel Graphic Organizer Worksheet

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Community Helpers

deanna — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:54:14 +0000

Grade Level(s): 1-3 Objective(s): Students will… Follow directions and participate in the group discussion/lesson activities. Recognize that community helpers work together. Identify a “product” and a “service”. Time Allotment: 1 hour Materials: socks and T-shirts in various colors, large assortment of crayons with boxes Anticipatory Set: Begin the lesson by stating the objective. Ask students why [...]

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