Curated OER
Narrative Sketches
Second graders read "Tuesday" for inspiration. They draw three pictures that illustrate the beginning, middle and end of a story with very short notes to describe the sketches. They use the sketches as an organizer to use before writing...
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Learning Resources: Graphic Organizers
A comprehensive site detailing the various types of graphic organizers. Provides information about graphic organizers in the classroom, the advantages of graphic organizers, and exploring the possibilities, including several links to...
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Write Design: Graphic Organizers: Analyze
Lists and describes several types of graphic organizers which fall under the "analysis" mold, including fishbone, spider maps, Venn Diagrams, and more.
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Write Design: Graphic Organizers: Brainstorm
Lists and describes several types of graphic organizers which fall under the "brainstorming" mold, including synectics, webs, cerebral charts, and network trees.
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Write Design: Graphic Organizers: Compare and Contrast
Lists and describes several types of graphic organizers which fall under the "compare and contrast" mold, including the Venn diagram, T-chart, and the compare/contrast matrix.
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Write Design: Graphic Organizers: Evaluate
Lists and describes several types of graphic organizers which fall under the "evaluate" mold, including PMI and KWLH charts (consult the site for what these terms mean).
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Write Design: Graphic Organizers: Hypothesize
Lists and describes several types of graphic organizers which fall under the "hypothesis" mold, including a hypothesis matrix and a questions chart.
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Write Design: Graphic Organizers: Interact
Lists and describes several types of graphic organizers which fall under the "interaction" mold, including a human interaction outline and model.
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Write Design: Graphic Organizers: Sequence
Lists and describes several types of graphic organizers which fall under the "sequence" mold, including a ranking table, continuum scale, cycle, bridging snapshots, series of events chain, and a problem/solution outline.
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Write Design: Graphic Organizers: Visualize
Lists and describes several types of graphic organizers which fall under the "visualize" mold, including sketches, diagrams, and thumbnails.
Everything ESL
Everything esl.net: Graphic Organizers for Instruction
A site which provides information and examples concerning graphic organizers and their use in the classroom. Originally intended for ESL students, but can apply to traditional classroom settings as well.
University of South Florida
Fcat Express: Graphic Organizer [Pdf]
From FCAT Express, this site provides a chart in pdf format of a graphic organizer. Included on the graphic organizer is a space for overall result along with four spaces for causes and their details.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Citizenship
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces children to what a citizen is and the traits a good citizen displays. Students brainstorm ideas on the topic then check by watching a video. Students then help complete a...