Chapter 10:Graphic Organizers

Veronica LugoNereida Antunez

Question #1: Anticipation Guide

1. Graphic organizers organize ideas.2. Graphic organizers improve reading

comprehension skills.3. Graphic organizers build reading fluency.4. Graphic organizers lack opportunity for

assessment.5. Multimedia can be used when creating graphic

organizers.

TRUE

TRUE

FALSE

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FALSE

Graphic Organizers

• Models that form a visual representation of concepts and ideas

• Lead to a more meaningful learning experience at various levels

• Provide displays of relationships among and between elements.

Other Names Include…

• Concept Maps

• Mind Maps

• Advance Organizers

• Mental Models

Digital Graphic Organizer Software

Purchase Required

Inspiration Kidspiration SmartDraw

Software

http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

Free Web Versions

http://sourceforge.net/projects/vym

http://sourceforge.net/projects/vym

Basic Functions

• Insert graphics• Add text• Create links• Insert/record sound and narrations• Generate outlines• Organize graphics, text, and links

Question #2

What are the differences/similarities

between paper-based and digital graphic organizers?

Circular/ Cycle

Shows events or process in a repeated pattern

Fishbone

Shows details of a complex topic.

Flow Chart

Uses a set of distinctive shapes to show the steps of a process. Has beginning and multiple ending steps.

Matrix

Good for comparing and

contrasting information and for grouping information under key traits.

Series

• Shows the steps, stages, or sequence of events.

Spider

Developed around one key topic. Describe attributes related to or different from the main idea.

Star

Organized around a key theme with multiple aspects that can be described.

Timeline

Shows key events over time.

Venn Diagram

Two or more overlapping circles used to compare and contrast ideas.

Web or Cluster

They are nonlinear. Portray various aspects of central topics.

ISTE NETS Addressed

1. Creativity and Innovation

3. Research and Information Fluency

4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

6. Technology Operations and Concepts

Question #3

What new knowledge did you acquire about graphic

organizers and how will you use it in your classroom?

Activity!

1. Select a card2. Choose one of the four suggestions.3. Create the type of graphic organizer

shown on your card that reflects the content area you selected.

4. Have Fun! Be Creative! Share!