Which Graphic Organizer Should I Use?
Pick your goal and grade band and get the organizer that fits.
There are dozens of graphic organizers, and the right one depends on what you want students to do with their thinking. Answer three quick questions and the finder points you to a printable that fits the task and the grade band.
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| Possible result | Why it fits |
|---|---|
| Venn diagram, 2 circles | Two overlapping circles show what is alike and different. |
| Venn diagram, 3 circles | Three circles compare three things at once. |
| Compare and contrast matrix | A grid lines up the same traits for each item. |
| Double bubble map | Bubbles show shared and different traits around two ideas. |
| T-chart | Two columns for any two-sided list. |
| First, next, then, last | Four labeled boxes for young writers. |
| Sequence of events, horizontal | Boxes left to right for steps or events. |
| Timeline | Place events on a line with dates. |
| Cycle diagram | Steps that repeat, like life cycles and water cycles. |
| Cause and effect | One cause and one effect. |
| Cause and effect chain | Each effect becomes the next cause. |
| Fishbone diagram | Lists many causes feeding one problem or result. |
| Main idea umbrella | Details sit under the main idea. |
| Main idea web | Details spread out from the main idea. |
| Main idea table | Rows for details and evidence. |
| Frayer model | Definition, characteristics, examples and non-examples. |
| Frayer model with a picture | A drawing replaces the long definition. |
| Vocabulary word map | Meaning, synonyms, a sentence and a sketch. |
| KWL chart | Know, want to know, learned. |
| KWL chart with pictures | Drawing space in each column. |
| Beginning, middle, end | Three boxes to retell a story. |
| Character, setting, problem, solution | Four story elements on one page. |
| Plot diagram | Exposition to resolution on one arc. |
| Character map | Traits with evidence from the text. |
| Problem and solution | Problem on the left, solutions on the right. |
| Weigh the solutions | Compare solutions side by side. |
| PMI chart | Plus, minus, interesting. |
| Pros and cons T-chart | A T-chart labeled for pros and cons. |
| Concept map | Ideas linked by lines and labels. |
| Spider map | One topic in the center with branches. |
| Tree map | Groups and subgroups branching down. |
| Tree map, 2 branches | A simple two-way sort. |
| Biography organizer | Key facts about a person. |
| Research organizer | Questions, sources and notes. |
| 5 W's | Who, what, when, where, why. |
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Graphic Organizers
KWL Chart Venn Diagram T-Chart Frayer Model Cause and Effect Compare and Contrast Main Idea and Details Story Map Plot Diagram Sequence of Events Timeline Cycle Diagram Fishbone Diagram Tree Map Concept Map and Spider Map Character Map Vocabulary and Word Map Problem and Solution 5 W's PMI Chart Brace, Bridge, Circle and Flow Maps Biography and Research OrganizerMath Charts
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