Presentation on Graphic Organizers

1. Graphic Organizer
BY: DAVID BORER

2. Introduction
 Graphic organizers come in a variety of methods and are used for
their effectiveness in improving the learning capabilities of students.

3. Definition
 A graphic organizer is a visual and graphic display that depicts the
relationships between facts, terms, and/or ideas within a learning
task.
 Graphic organizers are also sometimes referred to as knowledge
maps, concept maps, story maps, cognitive organizers, advance
organizers, or concept diagrams.

4. Types of Graphic Organizers
Concept Maps

5. Types of Graphic Organizers
Webs

6. Types of Graphic Organizers
Mind Maps

7. How to use
Graphic Organizers
 Helps students with the structure of a writing project
 Encourages students to make decisions
 Helps students classify ideas
 Allows students to demonstrate their thinking process
 Helps students increase reading comprehension
 Its easier to brainstorm

8. Use of Graphic Organizers Cont.
 Using text and visual aids in the classroom reaches a wide variety of
learners.
 Creates a strong visual picture for the students.
 Allows the students to see connections between facts, information,
and terms.
 Commonly used for grades K through 12.
 Also effective for adult learners.
 The brain is more equipped to process images rather than text.

9. Teaching with Graphic Organizers
 Things that can be taught:
 Cause and effect
 Taking Notes
 Comparing and contrasting concepts
 Organizing problems and solutions
 Organizational skills
 Vocab. knowledge

10. Graphic Organizers in Diverse
Achievement-Level Classrooms

11. Pros and Cons of a
Graphic Organizer
 PROS
 Useful in helping students grasp abstract concepts.
 Enhance learning by stimulating students’ interest and retaining their
attention.
 Small diagrams are easy to create and update.
 CONS
 Answer keys are time consuming.
 A decrease in note taking.
 Larger diagrams often get complicated very quickly and become
harder to update.

12. Conclusion
 Graphic organizer creates a strong visual picture for the students.
 Can be used for all age groups.
 Encourages students to make decisions.