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"A picture is worth 1000 words." When students are juggling new concepts, a graphic organizer can be an excellent teaching aid.

Why do they work?
Random facts are quickly lost. However, the brain's ability to store pictures is unlimited. Since the brain likes to chunk information, the graphic organizer complements the way the brain naturally works.

When do they work?
Graphic organizers will be beneficial to students whenever they are given new information. They can be used to sequence, brainstorm and organize. During reading and listening students should be encouraged to graphically organize new information.

How do they work?
The graphic organizers provided here are, for the most part, plain in appearance. Allow students to create their own look to these organizers whenever possible. The brain remembers more when personal creativity has been invested in a project.

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venn
Venn Diagram
Used to compare and contrast, the outer areas are for differences, and the similarities are listed in the middle area.
character study
Character Study
Great get to know you activity. Students have the opportunity to tell about themselves - their likes, dislikes, and aspirations. More ideas: Interview a neighbor or write from a character's perspective.
pro con scale
Pros and Cons Scale
Weigh two sides of an issue. The topic goes along the top of the scale.
SQ3R
SQ3R
This organizer helps students with reading comprehension. SQ3R stands for Survey, Question, Read, Retell, Review. First, survey or preview the selection. Second, write questions that arise. Third, read the selection and write what was learned. Fourth, retell or summarize what was learned.
Thematic Web
Thematic Web
Main idea goes in the middle, and ideas connected to it go in satellite boxes.
KWL
KWL
Before investigating a topic, ask what students Know and what they Want to know. At the end, ask what they Learned.
Cornell Note Taker
Cornell Note Taker
The main ideas go on the left and the details go in the larger box on the right.
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