GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

Graphic organizers are conscious, flexible plans readers apply and adapt when they are reading a variety of texts. Graphic organizers add a visual aid to the thinking process involved in the comprehension of text. They may be used before, during, and after the reading and/or writing process.

Below are some examples of graphic organizers used in the Frederick County Public Schools to help students visualize the thinking process:

Story Map

Title: Corduroy by Don Freeman

Characters: Corduroy, the bear, Lisa, Mother Watchman

Setting: toy store

Problem: Corduroy wants a home.

Events:
1. Lisa wants to take Corduroy home.
2. Corduroy costs too much and was missing a button.
3. That night Corduroy tries to find his button.
4. The watchman finds him and takes him back.
5. Lisa returns the next day to buy Corduroy.

Solution: Corduroy gets a new home.

Venn Diagram

Add up the Facts

Corduroy is a lovable character.
Illustrations match the text.
Setting is believable.
Problem is realistic.
Teddy Bears are common in a child's life.

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I think the author wrote a good story for the children.

Webbing

Main Idea Table

Afer reading Corduroy, students research bears.

Sequence Chain

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