Graphic Organizers Burke, Chapter 10
Graphic Organizers Graphically display thinking processes Represent abstract information Show relationships among concepts Relate new information to prior knowledge Store and retrieve information Assess student thinking and learning
Rationale for Using Graphic Organizers Helps students connect information Makes abstract ideas more concrete Helps visual learners organize information and remember key concepts Helps synthesize large quantities of information
Assessment Uses for Graphic Organizers Include on quizzes and tests Require groups to complete Assign students to use to analyze Allow students to put in portfolios Require students to use with oral presentation Require students to create a unique design
Venn Diagram
Mind Map
Cause-Effect Chart
Flow Chart
Agree/Disagree Chart