Graphic Organizers * a great way to help students visualize concepts and organize ideas

Graphic Organizers Index

• if you are new to graphic organizers, this is the place to start
• this site offers various organizers - from webbing to flow - charts
• with brief tips on how they should be used
• strategies for helping children and teachers get the most out of them
• AND sample diagrams
• Don't Miss: the "References and Hot Links" section for more informa-
  tion about graphic organizers
• click on the "Graphic Organizers in Elementary / Secondary Schools"
  link to access related ERIC documents
• Detour: for more information about writing - related graphic
  organizers, visit   " Write Design Online Graphic Organizers "

Graphic Organizer

• check out this large collection of printable graphic organizers
• available in both Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat formats
• also in English and in Spanish
• best are writing related
• Don't Miss: the 31 "expository writing" organizers, and
• 21 "compare / contrast" organizers for librarians, teachers, and
  homeschoolers

Graphic Organizers

• for another set of printable organizers available in English &
  Spanish
• check out these 38 writing - related tools
• featured at Houghton Miffin's Education Place site
• Don't Miss: the cool "sandwich" and "garden gate" organizers
  to see how much fun kids can have using these printables

Graphic Organizer Maker

• this site helps you to create your own organizer
• you can create custom concept webs, KWL and Venn diagrams
• SQ3R charts, and both horizontal and vertical timelines
• free trials are available, cost = $29.99 per year
• provides 30 more graphic organizer templates
• wealth of teacher resources