Graphic OrganizersBurke, Chapter 10

Graphic Organizers

• Graphically display thinking processes

• Represent abstract information

• Show relationships among concepts

• Relate new information to prior knowledge

• Store and retrieve information

• Assess student thinking and learning

Rationale for Using Graphic Organizers

• Helps students connect information

• Makes abstract ideas more concrete

• Helps visual learners organize information and remember key concepts

• Helps synthesize large quantities of information

Assessment Uses for Graphic Organizers

• Include on quizzes and tests

• Require groups to complete

• Assign students to use to analyze

• Allow students to put in portfolios

• Require students to use with oral presentation

• Require students to create a unique design

Venn Diagram

Mind Map

Cause-Effect Chart

Cause-Effect Chart

Flow Chart

Agree/Disagree Chart