1. Concept Maps

2. Concept Maps
A visual device to help you discover how a text is organized
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3. Concept Maps List the key concepts in the text
Try to express each concept in three words or less
Most concept words are nouns
List the concepts in any order
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4. Concept Maps
Rank the concepts so that they flow from general to specific
Supporting Detail
Major Point
Topic of Lesson
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5. Concept Maps Draw lines that connect the concepts
Add words on the lines to describe the relationship between the concepts
Linking words are often verbs, verb phrases, or prepositions
Supporting Detail
Major Point
Topic of Lesson
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6. Concept Maps Finally, review your map and make additions if needed
Supporting Detail
Major Point
Topic of Lesson
Minor Detail
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