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This presents two sources of visual thinking guides: [[#Exploratree|Exploratree]] and [[#Holt_Graphic_Organizer|Holt Graphic Organizer]].
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This presents nine sources of visual thinking guides: [[#Exploratree|Exploratree]], [[#Gamestorming|Gamestorming]], [[#LexIcon Interactive Graphic Organizers|LexIcon]], [[#Education Oasis Graphic Organizers|Education Oasis]], [[#TeacherVision Graphic Organizers|TeacherVision]], [[#Freeology Graphic Organizers|Freeology]], [[#Education Place Graphic Organizers|Education Place]] and [[#Writing Fun Text Organizers|Writing Fun]].
 
= Exploratree =
 
= Exploratree =
 
[[Image:Visual-thinking-with-Exploratree.png|thumb|439px|center|Visual thinking    '''[http://www.informationtamers.com/Flash/Visual-thinking-with-Exploratree.swf Interactive Flash]'''    '''[http://www.informationtamers.com/PDF/Visual-thinking-with-Exploratree.pdf Interactive PDF]''']]
 
[[Image:Visual-thinking-with-Exploratree.png|thumb|439px|center|Visual thinking    '''[http://www.informationtamers.com/Flash/Visual-thinking-with-Exploratree.swf Interactive Flash]'''    '''[http://www.informationtamers.com/PDF/Visual-thinking-with-Exploratree.pdf Interactive PDF]''']]
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'''[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/ Exploratree]''' hosts a set of interactive thinking guides.  This is a free web resource where you can use the guides, print them, edit them or make your own.  You can share them and work on them in groups.  It is aimed at schools and students, but has ideas for thinkers of all ages.
 
'''[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/ Exploratree]''' hosts a set of interactive thinking guides.  This is a free web resource where you can use the guides, print them, edit them or make your own.  You can share them and work on them in groups.  It is aimed at schools and students, but has ideas for thinkers of all ages.
  
Interactive map: [http://www.informationtamers.com/Flash/Visual-thinking-with-Exploratree.swf Flash (recommended)]
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Interactive map: [http://www.informationtamers.com/Flash/Visual-thinking-with-Exploratree.swf Flash (recommended)]   [http://www.informationtamers.com/PDF/Visual-thinking-with-Exploratree.pdf PDF] [http://www.informationtamers.com/Mindjet-Player-problems.html (problem?)]  
 
 
:::     [http://www.informationtamers.com/PDF/Visual-thinking-with-Exploratree.pdf PDF] [http://www.informationtamers.com/Mindjet-Player-problems.html (problem?)]  
 
  
 
Here are some of the overall categories, names of individual diagram type and an indication of their purposes.
 
Here are some of the overall categories, names of individual diagram type and an indication of their purposes.
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== Develop ideas ==
 
== Develop ideas ==
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{| style=background-color:#F5FDE4 border=0
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=== Lotus blossom ===
 
=== Lotus blossom ===
 
[[Image:Lotus blossom.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=976&permission_id=template Lotus blossom]]]
 
[[Image:Lotus blossom.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=976&permission_id=template Lotus blossom]]]
 
Create lots of ideas around an issue then turn ideas into actions
 
Create lots of ideas around an issue then turn ideas into actions
 
<br style="clear: both" />
 
 
=== Examine ideas ===
 
=== Examine ideas ===
 
[[Image:Examine-ideas.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=7858&permission_id=template Examine ideas]]]
 
[[Image:Examine-ideas.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=7858&permission_id=template Examine ideas]]]
 
Investigate evidence and other views then make new ideas
 
Investigate evidence and other views then make new ideas
<br style="clear: both" />
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=== Use the essence ===
 
=== Use the essence ===
 
[[Image:Use-the-essence.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=7859&permission_id=template Use the essence]]]
 
[[Image:Use-the-essence.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=7859&permission_id=template Use the essence]]]
 
Get to the heart of the issue then look for new ideas
 
Get to the heart of the issue then look for new ideas
<br style="clear: both" />
 
 
=== Possible futures ===
 
=== Possible futures ===
 
[[Image:Possible-futures.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=7861&permission_id=template Possible futures]]]
 
[[Image:Possible-futures.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=7861&permission_id=template Possible futures]]]
 
Think about the way an issue may develop in the future
 
Think about the way an issue may develop in the future
<br><br style="clear: both" />
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|}
 
== Solve problems ==
 
== Solve problems ==
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{| style=background-color:#F5FDE4 border=0
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=== Knowing trees ===
 
=== Knowing trees ===
 
[[Image:Knowing-trees.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=955&permission_id=template Knowing trees]]]
 
[[Image:Knowing-trees.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=955&permission_id=template Knowing trees]]]
 
Think through a question and identify supporting evidence
 
Think through a question and identify supporting evidence
<br style="clear: both" />
 
 
=== Reverse planning ===
 
=== Reverse planning ===
 
[[Image:Reverse-planning.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=966&permission_id=template Reverse planning]]]
 
[[Image:Reverse-planning.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=966&permission_id=template Reverse planning]]]
 
Work backwards from the ideal future to a realistic present
 
Work backwards from the ideal future to a realistic present
<br style="clear: both" />
 
 
=== Is / is not ===
 
=== Is / is not ===
 
[[Image:Is-or-is-not.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=965&permission_id=template Is / is not]]]
 
[[Image:Is-or-is-not.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=965&permission_id=template Is / is not]]]
 
Scope a problem by identifying what it is and is not
 
Scope a problem by identifying what it is and is not
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=== Complete reversal ===
 
=== Complete reversal ===
 
[[Image:Complete-reversal.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=963&permission_id=template Complete reversal]]]
 
[[Image:Complete-reversal.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=963&permission_id=template Complete reversal]]]
 
Reverse a problem to stimulate new thinking when stuck
 
Reverse a problem to stimulate new thinking when stuck
<br style="clear: both" />
 
 
=== Digging up roots ===
 
=== Digging up roots ===
 
[[Image:Digging-up-roots.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=952&permission_id=template Digging up roots]]]
 
[[Image:Digging-up-roots.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=952&permission_id=template Digging up roots]]]
 
Explore a problem by digging down to its roots
 
Explore a problem by digging down to its roots
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== Explore ==
 
== Explore ==
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{| style=background-color:#F5FDE4 border=0
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=== Futures wheel ===
 
=== Futures wheel ===
 
[[Image:Futures-wheel.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=977&permission_id=template Futures wheel]]]
 
[[Image:Futures-wheel.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=977&permission_id=template Futures wheel]]]
 
Think through the consequences and knock-on effects
 
Think through the consequences and knock-on effects
<br style="clear: both" />
 
 
=== T.A.S.C. ===
 
=== T.A.S.C. ===
 
[[Image:T.A.S.C.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=7862&permission_id=template T.A.S.C.]]]
 
[[Image:T.A.S.C.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=7862&permission_id=template T.A.S.C.]]]
 
Helps you think about and communicate any topics, issues or problems
 
Helps you think about and communicate any topics, issues or problems
<br style="clear: both" />
 
 
=== Question things ===
 
=== Question things ===
 
[[Image:Question-things.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=912&permission_id=template Question things]]]
 
[[Image:Question-things.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=912&permission_id=template Question things]]]
 
Question everything you read, hear and see
 
Question everything you read, hear and see
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|valign="top" width=400|
 
=== Compare and contrast ===
 
=== Compare and contrast ===
 
[[Image:Compare-and-contrast.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=956&permission_id=template Compare and contrast]]]
 
[[Image:Compare-and-contrast.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=956&permission_id=template Compare and contrast]]]
 
Make comparisons between two topics
 
Make comparisons between two topics
<br style="clear: both" />
 
 
=== A day in the life ===
 
=== A day in the life ===
 
[[Image:A-day-in-the-life.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=774&permission_id=template A day in the life]]]
 
[[Image:A-day-in-the-life.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=774&permission_id=template A day in the life]]]
 
Seeing things as they are experienced.
 
Seeing things as they are experienced.
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== Analyse ==
 
== Analyse ==
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{| style=background-color:#F5FDE4 border=0
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=== Tracking an enquiry ===
 
=== Tracking an enquiry ===
 
[[Image:Tracking-an-enquiry.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=978&permission_id=template Tracking an enquiry]]]
 
[[Image:Tracking-an-enquiry.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=978&permission_id=template Tracking an enquiry]]]
 
This thinking guide will help you to plan your enquiry
 
This thinking guide will help you to plan your enquiry
 
<br style="clear: both" />
 
 
=== Facts or opinions ===
 
=== Facts or opinions ===
 
[[Image:Facts-or-opinions.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=958&permission_id=template Facts or opinions]]]
 
[[Image:Facts-or-opinions.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=958&permission_id=template Facts or opinions]]]
 
Sort out the facts from the opinions about a particular topic
 
Sort out the facts from the opinions about a particular topic
<br style="clear: both" />
 
 
=== Making meanings ===
 
=== Making meanings ===
 
[[Image:Making-meanings.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=957&permission_id=template Making meanings]]]
 
[[Image:Making-meanings.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=957&permission_id=template Making meanings]]]
 
Establish what you want to know
 
Establish what you want to know
<br style="clear: both" />
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=== Scamper ===
 
=== Scamper ===
 
[[Image:Scamper.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=968&permission_id=template Scamper]]]
 
[[Image:Scamper.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=968&permission_id=template Scamper]]]
 
Substitute, combine, adapt, modify, rearrange
 
Substitute, combine, adapt, modify, rearrange
<br style="clear: both" />
 
 
=== Traffic lights ===
 
=== Traffic lights ===
 
[[Image:Traffic-lights.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=951&permission_id=template Traffic lights]]]
 
[[Image:Traffic-lights.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=951&permission_id=template Traffic lights]]]
 
What changes would you make? Analyse a particular situation
 
What changes would you make? Analyse a particular situation
<br style="clear: both" />
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== Different perspectives ==
 
== Different perspectives ==
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{| style=background-color:#F5FDE4 border=0
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=== From a different angle ===
 
=== From a different angle ===
 
[[Image:From-a-different-angle.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=975&permission_id=template  From a different angle]]]
 
[[Image:From-a-different-angle.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=975&permission_id=template  From a different angle]]]
 
Examining a topic through a variety of different lenses
 
Examining a topic through a variety of different lenses
<br style="clear: both" />
 
 
=== Thinking boxes ===
 
=== Thinking boxes ===
 
[[Image:Thinking-boxes.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=974&permission_id=template  Thinking boxes]]]
 
[[Image:Thinking-boxes.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=974&permission_id=template  Thinking boxes]]]
 
Analyse from different perspectives - local to global
 
Analyse from different perspectives - local to global
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|valign="top" width=400|
 
=== Plus, minus, interesting ===
 
=== Plus, minus, interesting ===
 
[[Image:Plus-minus-interesting.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=7864&permission_id=template Plus, minus, interesting]]]
 
[[Image:Plus-minus-interesting.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=7864&permission_id=template Plus, minus, interesting]]]
 
Evaluate by identifying pluses, minuses and interesting points
 
Evaluate by identifying pluses, minuses and interesting points
<br style="clear: both" />
 
 
=== Compass rose ===
 
=== Compass rose ===
 
[[Image:Compass-rose.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=962&permission_id=template  Compass rose]]]
 
[[Image:Compass-rose.jpg|thumb|140px|center|[http://www.exploratree.org.uk/app/?document_id=962&permission_id=template  Compass rose]]]
 
Examine things from a variety of perspectives
 
Examine things from a variety of perspectives
<br style="clear: both" />
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= Holt Interactive Graphic Organizers =
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[[File:Holt.jpg|right]]These are described as interactive, and are in the sense that they are PDF files into which you can store your own text, but the underlying diagrams cannot be changed. Once you’ve downloaded a PDF you can type in your own thoughts and either save it or print it.
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= Gamestorming =
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[[File:Gamestorming.jpg|right]]
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[http://www.gogamestorm.com/ Gamestorming] presents thinking patterns as games, many of them visual, that will help to make meetings and discussions more fruitful and stimulating.
  
=== Generating, Identifying, and Organizing Details ===
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'''$''' - $100 Test
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Cluster_Diagram.pdf Cluster Diagram]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Cluster_Diagram_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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'''3''' - 3-12-3 Brainstorm
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Freeform_Web.pdf FreeForm Web]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Freeform_Web_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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'''4''' - 4Cs
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Circle_Diagram.pdf Circle Diagram]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Circle_Diagram_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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'''7''' - 7Ps Framework
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Spider_Map.pdf Spider Map]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Spider_Map_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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'''A''' - Affinity Map; Air Time Mastermind; Argument map; Atomize
  
=== Determining Main Idea and Drawing Conclusions ===
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'''B''' - Back of the Napkin; Bodystorming; Boundary matrix; Brainwriting; Break; Build The Checklist
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Main_Idea_and_Details_Chart.pdf Main Idea and Details Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Main_Idea_and_Details_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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'''C''' - Card Sort; Communicate This & Stick it here; Context Map; Coriolis Effect; Cover Story
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Main_Idea_Chart.pdf Main Idea Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Main_Idea_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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'''D''' - Dot Voting; Draw the Problem
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Determining_Main_Idea_Chart.pdf Determining Main Idea Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Determining_Main_Idea_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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'''E''' - Elevator Pitch; Empathy Map
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Drawing_Conclusions_from_Information.pdf Drawing Conclusions from Information Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Drawing_Conclusions_from_Information_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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'''F''' - Fishbowl; Force Field Analysis; Force Field Analysis; Forced Analogy; Forced Ranking
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Conclusions_Chart.pdf Conclusions Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Conclusions_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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'''G''' - Give-And-Take Matrix; Graphic Jam
  
=== Order and Sequence ===
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'''H''' - Help Me Understand; Heuristic Ideation Technique; History Map; Homepage Bingo; How-Now-Wow Matrix
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Flow_Chart.pdf Flow Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Flow_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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'''I''' - Ice breaker; Image-ination; Impact & Effort Matrix
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Sequence_Chain.pdf Sequence Chain]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Sequence_Chain_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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'''L''' - Low-Tech Social Network
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Sequence_Chart.pdf Sequence Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Sequence_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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'''M''' - Make A World; Mapping Business Models; Mission Impossible; Mood Board
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Rank_Order_Chart.pdf Rank Order Chart] [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Rank_Order_Chart_lessons.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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'''O''' - Object Brainstorm; Open Space
  
=== Comparison-Contrast and Cause and Effect ===
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'''P''' - Party Invitations; Pecha Kucha/Ignite; Pie Chart Agenda; Plus/Delta; Post-Up; Poster Session; Pre-Mortem; Pro/Con list
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Comparison_Contrast_Chart.pdf Comparison-Contrast Chart] [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Comparison_Contrast_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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'''Q''' - Quaker Conversation
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Cause_and_Effect_Chart.pdf Cause and Effect Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Cause_and_Effect_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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'''R''' - Random Inputs
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Cause_and_Effect_Chain.pdf Cause and Effect Chain]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Cause_and_Effect_Chain_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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'''S''' - Scenario Slider; Show and Tell; Show Me Your Values; Spectrum Mapping; Stakeholder Analysis; Storyboard; SWOT Analysis
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Cause_and_Effect_Diagram.pdf Cause and Effect Diagram]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Cause_and_Effect_Diagram_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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'''T''' - The 5 Whys; The Anti-Problem; The Blind Side; The Pitch; Trading Cards
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/What_If_Chart.pdf What if? Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/What_If_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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'''V''' - Value Map; Video Card Family Game; Visual Agenda
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Venn_Diagram.pdf Venn Diagram] [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Venn_Diagram_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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'''W''' - Welcome To My World; Who/What/When Matrix; WhoDo
  
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= Holt Interactive Graphic Organizers =
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[[File:Holt.jpg|right]]These are described as interactive, and are in the sense that they are PDF files into which you can store your own text, but the underlying diagrams cannot be changed. Once you’ve downloaded a PDF you can type in your own thoughts and either save it or print it.
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<br style="clear: both" />
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{| style=background-color:#F5FDE4  border=0
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=== Generating, Identifying, and Organizing Details ===
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:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Cluster_Diagram.pdf Cluster Diagram]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Cluster_Diagram_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Freeform_Web.pdf FreeForm Web]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Freeform_Web_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Circle_Diagram.pdf Circle Diagram]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Circle_Diagram_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Spider_Map.pdf Spider Map]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Spider_Map_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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=== Determining Main Idea and Drawing Conclusions ===
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:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Main_Idea_and_Details_Chart.pdf Main Idea and Details Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Main_Idea_and_Details_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Main_Idea_Chart.pdf Main Idea Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Main_Idea_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Determining_Main_Idea_Chart.pdf Determining Main Idea Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Determining_Main_Idea_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Drawing_Conclusions_from_Information.pdf Drawing Conclusions from Information Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Drawing_Conclusions_from_Information_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Conclusions_Chart.pdf Conclusions Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Conclusions_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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=== Order and Sequence ===
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:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Flow_Chart.pdf Flow Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Flow_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Sequence_Chain.pdf Sequence Chain]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Sequence_Chain_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Sequence_Chart.pdf Sequence Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Sequence_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
 +
:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Rank_Order_Chart.pdf Rank Order Chart] [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Rank_Order_Chart_lessons.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
 +
=== Comparison-Contrast and Cause and Effect ===
 +
:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Comparison_Contrast_Chart.pdf Comparison-Contrast Chart] [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Comparison_Contrast_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
 +
:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Cause_and_Effect_Chart.pdf Cause and Effect Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Cause_and_Effect_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
 +
:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Cause_and_Effect_Chain.pdf Cause and Effect Chain]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Cause_and_Effect_Chain_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
 +
:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Cause_and_Effect_Diagram.pdf Cause and Effect Diagram]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Cause_and_Effect_Diagram_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/What_If_Chart.pdf What if? Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/What_If_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Venn_Diagram.pdf Venn Diagram] [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Venn_Diagram_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
 +
|valign="top" width=400|
 
=== Process and Cycle Diagrams ===
 
=== Process and Cycle Diagrams ===
 
+
:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Process_or_Cycle_Chart.pdf Process or Cycle Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Process_or_Cycle_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Process_or_Cycle_Chart.pdf Process or Cycle Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Process_or_Cycle_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
+
:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Process_or_Cycle_Diagram.pdf Process or Cycle Diagram]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Process_or_Cycle_Diagram_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
 
+
:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/How_To_Essay.pdf How-To Essay Organizer] [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/How_To_Essay_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Process_or_Cycle_Diagram.pdf Process or Cycle Diagram]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Process_or_Cycle_Diagram_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
+
:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/ConceptEvent_Map.pdf Concept/Event Map]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/ConceptEvent_Map_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
 
 
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/How_To_Essay.pdf How-To Essay Organizer] [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/How_To_Essay_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
 
 
 
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/ConceptEvent_Map.pdf Concept/Event Map]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/ConceptEvent_Map_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
 
 
 
 
=== Evaluating and Making Decisions ===
 
=== Evaluating and Making Decisions ===
 +
:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Evaluation_Pyramid.pdf Evaluation Pyramid]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Evaluation_Pyramid_lessons.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
 +
:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Evaluation.pdf Evaluation Organizer]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Evaluation_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
 +
:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Positive_Negative_Chart.pdf Positive-Negative Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Positive_Negative_Chart_lessons.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
 +
:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Decision_Chart.pdf Decision Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Decision_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
 +
=== Persuasive and Supporting a Position ===
 +
:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Persuasive_Planner.pdf Persuasive Planner]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Persuasive_Planner_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
 +
:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Controversial_Issue.pdf Controversial Issue]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Controversial_Issue_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
 +
:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Supporting_a_Position.pdf Supporting a Position]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Supporting_a_Position_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
 +
:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Fishbone_Planner.pdf Fishbone Planner]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Fishbone_Planner_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
 +
=== Vocabulary ===
 +
:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Personal_Thesaurus_Diagram.pdf Personal Thesaurus Diagram]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Personal_Thesaurus_Diagram_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
 +
:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Word_Map.pdf Word Map ] [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Word_Map_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
 +
=== Miscellaneous organizers ===
 +
:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/All_purpose_Planner.pdf All-Purpose Planner]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/All_Purpose_Planner_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
 +
:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/KWL_Chart.pdf KWL Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/KWL_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
 +
:* [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Tree_Diagram.pdf Tree Diagram]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Tree_Diagram_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
 +
|}
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Evaluation_Pyramid.pdf Evaluation Pyramid]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Evaluation_Pyramid_lessons.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
+
= LexIcon Interactive Graphic Organizers =
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Evaluation.pdf Evaluation Organizer] [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Evaluation_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
+
{| style=background-color:#F5FDE4 border=0
 +
| valign="top" width=400|
 +
:* [http://lexiconsys.com/graphic_organizers/fishboneIndx.html Fishbone]
 +
:* [http://lexiconsys.com/graphic_organizers/organizationIndx.html Organization Chart]
 +
:* [http://lexiconsys.com/graphic_organizers/timeLineIndx.html Time Line]
 +
:* [http://lexiconsys.com/graphic_organizers/ideaWebIndx.html Idea Web]
 +
|valign="top" width=400|
 +
:* [http://lexiconsys.com/graphic_organizers/predictionIndx.html Prediction Tree]
 +
:* [http://lexiconsys.com/graphic_organizers/raFlowIndx.html Rising Action]
 +
:* [http://lexiconsys.com/graphic_organizers/vennIndx.html Venn Diagram]
 +
:* [http://lexiconsys.com/graphic_organizers/balanceIndx.html Balance Scape]
 +
|}
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Positive_Negative_Chart.pdf Positive-Negative Chart] [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Positive_Negative_Chart_lessons.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
+
= [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/graphic_organizers.htm Education Oasis Graphic Organizers] =
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Decision_Chart.pdf Decision Chart]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Decision_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
+
=== Cause and Effect Graphic Organizers ===
 +
{| style=background-color:#F5FDE4 border=0
 +
| valign="top" width=400|
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/causeeffect_2.pdf Cause and Effect 2 Events]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/causeeffect_events.pdf Cause and Effect Events and Consequences]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/causeeffect_star.pdf Cause and Effect Star Chart]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/causeeffect_tchart.pdf Cause and Effect T-Chart]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/causeeffect_4.pdf Cause and Effect Herringbone 4 Causes and Effect]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/causeeffect_4lines.pdf Cause and Effect Herringbone 4 Causes and Effect with Lines]
 +
|valign="top" width=400|
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/Causeeffect_6.pdf Cause and Effect Herringbone 6 Causes and Effect]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/Causeeffect_6lines.pdf Cause and Effect Herringbone 6 Causes and Effect with Lines]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/causeeffect_chart.pdf Cause and Effect Chart]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/causeeffect_chain.pdf  Cause and Effect Chain]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/causeeffect_circles.pdf Cause and Effect Event and 3 Causes]
 +
|}
 +
=== Character and Story Graphic Organizers  ===
 +
{| style=background-color:#F5FDE4 border=0
 +
| valign="top" width=400|
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/character_map.pdf Character Map]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/Character_map_boy.pdf Character Map]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/characters_common.pdf Characters Compare/Contrast]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/character_traits_wordbank.pdf Character Traits]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/Character_traits.pdf Character Traits]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/Character_traits2.pdf Character Traits for 2 Characters]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/character_trait_chart.pdf Character Traits Chart]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/story_structure.pdf Story Structure]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/storymap.pdf Story Map]
 +
|valign="top" width=400|
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/storyboard.pdf Story Board]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/story_organzier.pdf Story Organizer]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/texttoselfconnection.pdf Text-to-Self Connections]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/texttotextconnection.pdf Text-to-Text Connections]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/texttoworldconnections.pdf Text-to-World Connections]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/main_idea_fishbone.pdf Main Idea]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/mainidea_hierarchy_chart.pdf Main Idea Hierarchy Chart]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/mainidea.pdf Main Idea and Details Chart]
 +
|}
 +
=== Compare and Contrast Graphic Organizers ===
  
=== Persuasive and Supporting a Position ===
+
{| style=background-color:#F5FDE4 border=0
 
+
| valign="top" width=400|
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Persuasive_Planner.pdf Persuasive Planner] [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Persuasive_Planner_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
+
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/compcon_venn.pdf Compare and Contrast Venn Diagram]
 
+
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/compcon_2sherlock.pdf Compare and Contrast Venn Diagram 2 Circles]
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Controversial_Issue.pdf Controversial Issue] [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Controversial_Issue_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
+
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/compcon_sherlock.pdf Compare and Contrast Venn Diagram 3 Circles]
 
+
|valign="top" width=400|
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Supporting_a_Position.pdf Supporting a Position] [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Supporting_a_Position_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
+
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/compcon_frog.pdf Compare and Contrast Venn Diagram with frog]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/compcon_triangle.pdf Compare and Contrast 3 Items Triangle]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/compcon_quad.pdf Compare and Contrast 4 Items]
 +
|}
 +
=== Sequence, Cycle, Timeline, and Chain of Events Organizers ===
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Fishbone_Planner.pdf Fishbone Planner] [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Fishbone_Planner_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
+
{| style=background-color:#F5FDE4 border=0
 +
| valign="top" width=400|
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/chain_events_2.pdf Chain of Events]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/cycle_events.pdf Cycle of Events]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/cycle_events3.pdf Cycle of Events (3)]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/cycle_events4.pdf Cycle of Events (4)]
 +
|valign="top" width=400|
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/cycle_events5.pdf Cycle of Events (5)]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/chain_6.pdf Chain of Events (6)]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/chain_events_illus.pdf Chain of Events. Spaces for illustrating and writing about the events]
 +
|}
  
=== Vocabulary ===
+
=== Miscellaneous Organizers ===
 +
{| style=background-color:#F5FDE4 border=0
 +
| valign="top" width=400|
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/abc_brainstorming.pdf ABC Brainstorming]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/kwl_chart.pdf KWL Chart]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/think_pair_share.pdf Think-Pair-Share]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/5Ws.pdf 5 Ws (and why)]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/hierarchy_chart_lines.pdf Hierarchy Chart with Lines]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/hierarchy_chart.pdf Hierarchy Chart]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/goal_setting_worksheet.pdf Goal Setting Worksheet]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/progress_report.pdf Progress Report]
 +
|valign="top" width=400|
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/cluster_6web.pdf Cluster Web with 6 circles]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/cluster_8web.pdf Cluster Web with 8 circles]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/mainidea.pdf Main Idea and Details Chart]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/main_idea_fishbone.pdf Main Idea Herringbone]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/texttoselfconnection.pdf Text-to-Self Connections]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/texttotextconnection.pdf Text-to-Text Connections]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/texttoworldconnections.pdf Text-to-World Connections]
 +
:* [http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/GO_pdf/Q_Chart.pdf Question Creation]
 +
|}
 +
&nbsp;<br>
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Personal_Thesaurus_Diagram.pdf Personal Thesaurus Diagram] [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Personal_Thesaurus_Diagram_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
+
= [http://www.teachervision.fen.com/graphic-organizers/printable/6293.html  TeacherVision Graphic Organizers] =
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Word_Map.pdf Word Map ] [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Word_Map_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
+
{| style=background-color:#F5FDE4  border=0
 +
| valign="top" width=400|
 +
:* PreK-2 Graphic Organizers
 +
:* Grades 3-5 Graphic Organizers
 +
:* Grades 6-8 Graphic Organizers
 +
:* Grades 9-12 Graphic Organizers
 +
:* Writing Graphic Organizers
 +
:* Science Graphic Organizers
 +
:* Math Graphic Organizers
 +
:* Graphic Organizer Slideshows
 +
|valign="top" width=400|
 +
:* KWL Charts
 +
:* Venn Diagrams
 +
:* Cause and Effect Graphic Organizers
 +
:* Concept Maps and Idea Webs
 +
:* Main Idea and Supporting Details
 +
:* Timelines and Sequence Charts
 +
:* Reading Comprehension Graphic Organizers
 +
:* More Reading Comprehension Graphic Organizers
 +
|} &nbsp;<br>
  
=== Miscellaneous organizers ===
+
= [http://freeology.com/graphicorgs/  Freeology Graphic Organizers] =
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/All_purpose_Planner.pdf All-Purpose Planner] [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/All_Purpose_Planner_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
+
{| style=background-color:#F5FDE4 border=0
 +
| valign="top" width=400|
 +
:* Short Story Overview
 +
:* 8 Ideas for Using Wordle in the Classroom
 +
:* Vocabulary Organizer
 +
:* Cause Effect Tree Chart
 +
:* Character Compare Contrast Graphic Organizer
 +
:* Note Taking Organizer
 +
:* Setting SMART Goals
 +
:* New Year’s Reflection
 +
:* Christmas Acrostic Poem
 +
:* What Does Christmas Mean to You?
 +
:* Summarizing Graphic Organizer
 +
:* Thanksgiving Turkey Acrostic Poem
 +
:* Theme Worksheet
 +
:* What Are You Thankful For?
 +
:* Bio Poem Template
 +
:* Five Paragraph Essay Outline
 +
:* Character Analysis Graphic Organizer
 +
:* Mapping Your Story
 +
:* Annotations Bookmark
 +
:* Cornell Notetaking
 +
:* 3, 4 & 5 Paragraph Essay Graphic Organizers
 +
:* Faux Facebook Profile Worksheet
 +
:* I Am From Poem Template
 +
:* Main Events Sequence Log
 +
:* Cornell Notes Template
 +
:* Setting and Character Development Worksheet
 +
:* The Difference Between Mood and Tone
 +
:* Making Connections with the Story
 +
:* Making Inferences Chart
 +
:* Storyboard With Four Boxes
 +
:* Metacognitive Journal
 +
:* The Difference Between Fact and Opinion
 +
:* Character Qualities Quote Practice Form
 +
:* Author Study Worksheet
 +
:* Observation Chart
 +
:* Story Prediction Form
 +
:* Q and A Note Taking
 +
:* Spider Web Organizer
 +
:* Venn Diagram
 +
:* Character Study Organizer
 +
:* Evaluate Issues With This Pros and Cons Scale
 +
:* 3 Main Idea Wheels
 +
:* Cornell Notes
 +
:* SQ3R Reading Comprehension Form
 +
:* KWL = Know, Want to Know, and Learned
 +
:* Thematic Web
 +
:* Storyboard With Six Boxes
 +
:* Story Plot Graph
 +
:* Story Plot Terms Notes
 +
:* Poetry Terms Practice
 +
:* Large Venn Diagram
 +
:* Column Venn Diagram
 +
:* Triple Venn Diagram
 +
:* Key Facts Note Taking Form
 +
:* Cause and Effect
 +
:* Characterization Bubble Cluster
 +
:* Characterization Table
 +
:* Dialectical Journals
 +
:* Hamburger Paragraph Writing Form
 +
|valign="top" width=400|
 +
:* Vocabulary Memorization Cards
 +
:* The Handy Hand
 +
:* Pyramid of Ideas Flowchart
 +
:* Inverted Pyramid of Ideas
 +
:* Concrete Detail Commentary Practice
 +
:* Sequencing Ladder
 +
:* Graph Paper Pattern Worksheet
 +
:* One and a Quarter Inch Square Graph Paper
 +
:* Horizontal Timeline
 +
:* Vertical Timeline
 +
:* Christmas Tree Sequencing Notes Form
 +
:* Blank 2 Column Notes Form
 +
:* Blank 3 Column Notes Form
 +
:* Predict and Review Form for Short Stories
 +
:* Fish Bones Story Analysis Form
 +
:* Give One Get One Activity
 +
:* Open Mind
 +
:* Your Basic Flowchart
 +
:* Details Tree Note Taking Organizer
 +
:* Imagery Chart Observation Organizer
 +
:* Imagery Tree Observation Organizer
 +
:* Imagery Eye Observation Organizer
 +
:* How to Search Using Keywords
 +
:* About Me and My World
 +
:* Research Paper Notes Form
 +
:* Map the Story Organizer
 +
:* Think Pair Share
 +
:* Tic Tac Toe Note Taking Form
 +
:* Vocabulary Word Definition Form
 +
:* Who What When Where?
 +
:* Coat of Arms
 +
:* KWLH Learning Progress Form
 +
:* Story Web Reading Form
 +
:* Reading Response Form
 +
:* Question Mark Organizer
 +
:* Chain of Events Sequencing Organizer
 +
:* Cloud Sequencing Form
 +
:* Multiplication Table Reference Sheet
 +
:* 6 Petals Flower Organizer
 +
:* 5 Pointed Star Organizer
 +
:* Prereading Questions
 +
:* 8 Events Sequence Organizer
 +
:* Book Critique Template
 +
:* Reading Page Log
 +
:* Character Development Worksheet
 +
:* Cognitive Dictionary Vocabulary Builder
 +
:* Double Bubble Compare and Contrast Organizer
 +
:* The Difference Between Summarize and Paraphrase
 +
:* Process Grid Analysis Form
 +
:* See Hear Observation Graph
 +
:* Vocabulary Sketches Flashcard Template
 +
:* I Am Poem Template
 +
:* Interactive Bookmark for Critical Reading
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:* Big Idea Story Organizer
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:* Poetry Terms Practice Worksheet
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:* Double Bubble Venn Diagram
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:* Weekly Reading Log
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:* Synonyms Worksheet to Improve Your Writing
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|}
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&nbsp;<br>
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= [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/ Education Place Graphic Organizers] =
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{| style=background-color:#F5FDE4 border=0
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| valign="top" width=400|
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/clock.pdf Clock]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/cluster.pdf Cluster/Word Web 1]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/clusterweb2.pdf Cluster/Word Web 2]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/cluster_web3.pdf Cluster/Word Web 3]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/wheel_eng.pdf Describing Wheel]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/echart.pdf E-Chart]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/factopin.pdf Fact and Opinion]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/5Ws.pdf Five W's Chart]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/flow.pdf Flow Chart]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/4column.pdf Four-Column Chart]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/gardengate.pdf Garden Gate]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/goal_reason.pdf Goal-Reasons Web]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/icecream.pdf Ice-Cream Cone]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/idearake.pdf Idea Rake]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/ideawheel.pdf Idea Wheel]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/triangle.pdf Inverted Triangle]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/isp.pdf ISP Chart<br>(Information, Sources, Page)]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/kwl.pdf KWL Chart]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/kws.pdf KWS Chart]
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|valign="top" width=400|
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/ladder.pdf Ladder]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/observe.pdf Observation Chart]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/persuasion.pdf Persuasion Map]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/planning.pdf Planning Chart]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/probsol.pdf Problem-Solution Chart]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/sandwich.pdf Sandwich]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/sense_eng.pdf Sense Chart]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/sequence.pdf Sequence Chart]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/spider.pdf Spider Map]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/stepchart_eng.pdf Step-by-Step Chart]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/storymap1_eng.pdf Story Map 1]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/storymap2_eng.pdf Story Map 2]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/storymap3.pdf Story Map 3]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/tchart_eng.pdf T-Chart]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/tictack.pdf Ticktacktoe]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/timeline.pdf Time Line]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/timeorder.pdf Time-Order Chart]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/tree.pdf Tree Chart ]
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:* [http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/venn.pdf Venn Diagram]
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|}
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&nbsp;<br>
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/KWL_Chart.pdf KWL Chart] [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/KWL_Chart_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
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= Writing Fun Text Organizers =
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[[Image:WritingFun.jpg|thumb|Example of one of the guides]]The text organisers at '''[http://www.writingfun.com/writingfun2010.html Writing Fun]''' have a limited graphical component, but have been included here because they fit well with the function of others, presented above.  Students can use them on line, or download Word files for local use.
  
[http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Tree_Diagram.pdf Tree Diagram]  [http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Tree_Diagram_lesson.pdf ''Teaching notes'']
+
They cover writing well-structured:
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:* Information Reports
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:* Procedures
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:* Explanations
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:* Persuasion (exposition)
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:* Discussions
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:* Narratives
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:* Responses
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:* Descriptions
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and other forms.
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&nbsp;<br>
  
 
= Alternative uses of graphic organizers =
 
= Alternative uses of graphic organizers =
 
Teachers sometimes give underachieving students partially-completed graphic organizers.  All the students have to do is finish them.
 
Teachers sometimes give underachieving students partially-completed graphic organizers.  All the students have to do is finish them.

Latest revision as of 11:33, 1 May 2012

This presents nine sources of visual thinking guides: Exploratree, Gamestorming, LexIcon, Education Oasis, TeacherVision, Freeology, Education Place and Writing Fun.

Exploratree[edit]

Visual thinking    Interactive Flash    Interactive PDF

Exploratree hosts a set of interactive thinking guides. This is a free web resource where you can use the guides, print them, edit them or make your own. You can share them and work on them in groups. It is aimed at schools and students, but has ideas for thinkers of all ages.

Interactive map: Flash (recommended)   PDF (problem?)

Here are some of the overall categories, names of individual diagram type and an indication of their purposes.

Click the thumbnail to see a full-size image. Click the caption under the thumbnail to be taken to Exploratree’s interactive page for that diagram.

Develop ideas[edit]

Lotus blossom[edit]

Create lots of ideas around an issue then turn ideas into actions

Examine ideas[edit]

Investigate evidence and other views then make new ideas

Use the essence[edit]

Get to the heart of the issue then look for new ideas

Possible futures[edit]

Think about the way an issue may develop in the future

Solve problems[edit]

Knowing trees[edit]

Think through a question and identify supporting evidence

Reverse planning[edit]

Work backwards from the ideal future to a realistic present

Is / is not[edit]

Scope a problem by identifying what it is and is not

Complete reversal[edit]

Reverse a problem to stimulate new thinking when stuck

Digging up roots[edit]

Explore a problem by digging down to its roots

Explore[edit]

Futures wheel[edit]

Think through the consequences and knock-on effects

T.A.S.C.[edit]

Helps you think about and communicate any topics, issues or problems

Question things[edit]

Question everything you read, hear and see

Compare and contrast[edit]

Make comparisons between two topics

A day in the life[edit]

Seeing things as they are experienced.

Analyse[edit]

Tracking an enquiry[edit]

This thinking guide will help you to plan your enquiry

Facts or opinions[edit]

Sort out the facts from the opinions about a particular topic

Making meanings[edit]

Establish what you want to know

Scamper[edit]

Substitute, combine, adapt, modify, rearrange

Traffic lights[edit]

What changes would you make? Analyse a particular situation

Different perspectives[edit]

From a different angle[edit]

Examining a topic through a variety of different lenses

Thinking boxes[edit]

Analyse from different perspectives – local to global

Plus, minus, interesting[edit]

Evaluate by identifying pluses, minuses and interesting points

Compass rose[edit]

Examine things from a variety of perspectives


Gamestorming[edit]

Gamestorming.jpg

Gamestorming presents thinking patterns as games, many of them visual, that will help to make meetings and discussions more fruitful and stimulating.

$ – $100 Test

3 – 3-12-3 Brainstorm

4 – 4Cs

7 – 7Ps Framework

A – Affinity Map; Air Time Mastermind; Argument map; Atomize

B – Back of the Napkin; Bodystorming; Boundary matrix; Brainwriting; Break; Build The Checklist

C – Card Sort; Communicate This & Stick it here; Context Map; Coriolis Effect; Cover Story

D – Dot Voting; Draw the Problem

E – Elevator Pitch; Empathy Map

F – Fishbowl; Force Field Analysis; Force Field Analysis; Forced Analogy; Forced Ranking

G – Give-And-Take Matrix; Graphic Jam

H – Help Me Understand; Heuristic Ideation Technique; History Map; Homepage Bingo; How-Now-Wow Matrix

I – Ice breaker; Image-ination; Impact & Effort Matrix

L – Low-Tech Social Network

M – Make A World; Mapping Business Models; Mission Impossible; Mood Board

O – Object Brainstorm; Open Space

P – Party Invitations; Pecha Kucha/Ignite; Pie Chart Agenda; Plus/Delta; Post-Up; Poster Session; Pre-Mortem; Pro/Con list

Q – Quaker Conversation

R – Random Inputs

S – Scenario Slider; Show and Tell; Show Me Your Values; Spectrum Mapping; Stakeholder Analysis; Storyboard; SWOT Analysis

T – The 5 Whys; The Anti-Problem; The Blind Side; The Pitch; Trading Cards

V – Value Map; Video Card Family Game; Visual Agenda

W – Welcome To My World; Who/What/When Matrix; WhoDo

Holt Interactive Graphic Organizers[edit]

Holt.jpg

These are described as interactive, and are in the sense that they are PDF files into which you can store your own text, but the underlying diagrams cannot be changed. Once you’ve downloaded a PDF you can type in your own thoughts and either save it or print it.


Generating, Identifying, and Organizing Details[edit]

Determining Main Idea and Drawing Conclusions[edit]

Order and Sequence[edit]

Comparison-Contrast and Cause and Effect[edit]

Process and Cycle Diagrams[edit]

Evaluating and Making Decisions[edit]

Persuasive and Supporting a Position[edit]

Vocabulary[edit]

Miscellaneous organizers[edit]

LexIcon Interactive Graphic Organizers[edit]

Education Oasis Graphic Organizers[edit]

Cause and Effect Graphic Organizers[edit]

Character and Story Graphic Organizers[edit]

Compare and Contrast Graphic Organizers[edit]

Sequence, Cycle, Timeline, and Chain of Events Organizers[edit]

Miscellaneous Organizers[edit]

 

TeacherVision Graphic Organizers[edit]

  • PreK-2 Graphic Organizers
  • Grades 3-5 Graphic Organizers
  • Grades 6-8 Graphic Organizers
  • Grades 9-12 Graphic Organizers
  • Writing Graphic Organizers
  • Science Graphic Organizers
  • Math Graphic Organizers
  • Graphic Organizer Slideshows
  • KWL Charts
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Cause and Effect Graphic Organizers
  • Concept Maps and Idea Webs
  • Main Idea and Supporting Details
  • Timelines and Sequence Charts
  • Reading Comprehension Graphic Organizers
  • More Reading Comprehension Graphic Organizers

 

Freeology Graphic Organizers[edit]

  • Short Story Overview
  • 8 Ideas for Using Wordle in the Classroom
  • Vocabulary Organizer
  • Cause Effect Tree Chart
  • Character Compare Contrast Graphic Organizer
  • Note Taking Organizer
  • Setting SMART Goals
  • New Year’s Reflection
  • Christmas Acrostic Poem
  • What Does Christmas Mean to You?
  • Summarizing Graphic Organizer
  • Thanksgiving Turkey Acrostic Poem
  • Theme Worksheet
  • What Are You Thankful For?
  • Bio Poem Template
  • Five Paragraph Essay Outline
  • Character Analysis Graphic Organizer
  • Mapping Your Story
  • Annotations Bookmark
  • Cornell Notetaking
  • 3, 4 & 5 Paragraph Essay Graphic Organizers
  • Faux Facebook Profile Worksheet
  • I Am From Poem Template
  • Main Events Sequence Log
  • Cornell Notes Template
  • Setting and Character Development Worksheet
  • The Difference Between Mood and Tone
  • Making Connections with the Story
  • Making Inferences Chart
  • Storyboard With Four Boxes
  • Metacognitive Journal
  • The Difference Between Fact and Opinion
  • Character Qualities Quote Practice Form
  • Author Study Worksheet
  • Observation Chart
  • Story Prediction Form
  • Q and A Note Taking
  • Spider Web Organizer
  • Venn Diagram
  • Character Study Organizer
  • Evaluate Issues With This Pros and Cons Scale
  • 3 Main Idea Wheels
  • Cornell Notes
  • SQ3R Reading Comprehension Form
  • KWL = Know, Want to Know, and Learned
  • Thematic Web
  • Storyboard With Six Boxes
  • Story Plot Graph
  • Story Plot Terms Notes
  • Poetry Terms Practice
  • Large Venn Diagram
  • Column Venn Diagram
  • Triple Venn Diagram
  • Key Facts Note Taking Form
  • Cause and Effect
  • Characterization Bubble Cluster
  • Characterization Table
  • Dialectical Journals
  • Hamburger Paragraph Writing Form
  • Vocabulary Memorization Cards
  • The Handy Hand
  • Pyramid of Ideas Flowchart
  • Inverted Pyramid of Ideas
  • Concrete Detail Commentary Practice
  • Sequencing Ladder
  • Graph Paper Pattern Worksheet
  • One and a Quarter Inch Square Graph Paper
  • Horizontal Timeline
  • Vertical Timeline
  • Christmas Tree Sequencing Notes Form
  • Blank 2 Column Notes Form
  • Blank 3 Column Notes Form
  • Predict and Review Form for Short Stories
  • Fish Bones Story Analysis Form
  • Give One Get One Activity
  • Open Mind
  • Your Basic Flowchart
  • Details Tree Note Taking Organizer
  • Imagery Chart Observation Organizer
  • Imagery Tree Observation Organizer
  • Imagery Eye Observation Organizer
  • How to Search Using Keywords
  • About Me and My World
  • Research Paper Notes Form
  • Map the Story Organizer
  • Think Pair Share
  • Tic Tac Toe Note Taking Form
  • Vocabulary Word Definition Form
  • Who What When Where?
  • Coat of Arms
  • KWLH Learning Progress Form
  • Story Web Reading Form
  • Reading Response Form
  • Question Mark Organizer
  • Chain of Events Sequencing Organizer
  • Cloud Sequencing Form
  • Multiplication Table Reference Sheet
  • 6 Petals Flower Organizer
  • 5 Pointed Star Organizer
  • Prereading Questions
  • 8 Events Sequence Organizer
  • Book Critique Template
  • Reading Page Log
  • Character Development Worksheet
  • Cognitive Dictionary Vocabulary Builder
  • Double Bubble Compare and Contrast Organizer
  • The Difference Between Summarize and Paraphrase
  • Process Grid Analysis Form
  • See Hear Observation Graph
  • Vocabulary Sketches Flashcard Template
  • I Am Poem Template
  • Interactive Bookmark for Critical Reading
  • Big Idea Story Organizer
  • Poetry Terms Practice Worksheet
  • Double Bubble Venn Diagram
  • Weekly Reading Log
  • Synonyms Worksheet to Improve Your Writing

 

Education Place Graphic Organizers[edit]

 

Writing Fun Text Organizers[edit]

Example of one of the guides

The text organisers at Writing Fun have a limited graphical component, but have been included here because they fit well with the function of others, presented above. Students can use them on line, or download Word files for local use.

They cover writing well-structured:

  • Information Reports
  • Procedures
  • Explanations
  • Persuasion (exposition)
  • Discussions
  • Narratives
  • Responses
  • Descriptions

and other forms.  

Alternative uses of graphic organizers[edit]

Teachers sometimes give underachieving students partially-completed graphic organizers. All the students have to do is finish them.