Graphic

Organizer
(concept map, entity relation
charts, mind maps)
Pictorial way of
constructing knowledge
and organizing
information
USES OF GRAPHIC
ORGANIZER
Construct writing projects,
to help in problem
solving, decision making,
studying, planning,
& brainstorming.
 TYPES OF
GRAPHIC
ORGANIZER
1. STAR
 if the topic involves
investigating attributes
associated with a single
topic. (finding methods, taking notes,
reading, doing homework, memorizing etc.)
2. SPIDER
Associated with single
topic and obtaining
more details on each of
these ideas
3. FISH BONE
Involves investigating multiple
cause and effect factors
associated with complex
topic and how they inter-
relate
4. CLOUD/ CLUSTER
Use in Generating web
or ideas based on a
stimulus topic
(brainstorming).
5. TREE
If the topic involves
chain of events with a
beginning and multiple
outcomes at each mode.
6. CHAIN OF EVENTS
Involves a linear chain
of events with definite
beginning, middle and
end.
7. CONTINUUM / TIMELINE
If topic has definite
beginning and ending
points and number or
divisions or sequences in
between
8. CLOCK
If topic involves clock like
cycle
(recording events in
school, story clock to
summarize story)
9. FLOWCHART
Topic involves chain of
instructions to follow with a
beginning and multiple
possible outcomes at some
mode and rules.
10. VENN DIAGRAM
If the task involves
examining the similarities
and differences
between 2 or 3 items.
11. CHART/MATRIX
Involves condensing and
organizing data about traits
of many items (key inventions
– who invented, where, when
etc)
12. T-CHART DIAGRAM
Involves analysing or
comparing with two
aspects of the topic.
(evaluate pros and cons)
13. FACT VS. OPINION
Involves distinguishing
facts vs. opinion in a
theme or text
(evaluating an article)
14. DECISION MAKING DIAGRAM
If the task is to make
decision and to enumerate
possible alternative &
pros & cons of each
15. KWHL DIAGRAM
If the task involve
analysing and organizing
what you know and what
you want to learn about a
topic.
16. PIE - CHARTS
Task involve showing
divisions with a group
(percentage of population
who have blue, brown, green
eyes)
17. VOCABULARY MAP
It can be useful in
helping students
learn new
vocabulary word.
18. PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE
Helps in organizing
structure of a paragraph
including topic sentence,
supporting details, and
conclusion sentence
19. STORY MAP
It can help students to
summarize, analyse and
understand a story or
event.
20. CHARACTER TRAITS
Helps in identifying
traits of fictional
character by looking at
events surrounding.
21. BIOGRAPHY DIAGRAM
Useful to help prepare
for a biography. List
major events in a
person’s life.