Graphic Organizers
Did you know that there are many benefits to using graphic organizers in the classroom?
“As a tool to support students’ thinking and learning processes, [29 scientifically-based research] studies have shown that graphic organizers help students:
• brainstorm ideas
• develop, organize, and communicate ideas
• see connections, patterns, and relationships
• assess and share prior knowledge
• develop vocabulary
• outline for writing process activities
• highlight important ideas
• classify or categorize concepts, ideas, and information
• comprehend the events in a story or book
• improve social interaction between students, and facilitate group work and collaboration among peers
• guide review and study
• improve reading comprehension skills and strategies
• facilitate recall and retention”
(The Institute for the Advancement of Research in Education, 2003)
Here are some links to great sites with printable graphic organizers:
http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/graphic_organizers.htm
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/home.html