Graphic Organizers

Hannah Schumsky & Cameron Duncan

What are graphic organizers?
● Graphic organizers are visuals or pictures created to
represent ideas, text or connections between texts
(Herrell & Jordan, 2020, p. 198).
● Graphic organizers are a way to brainstorm, plan and
organize writing (Herrell & Jordan, 2020, p. 198).
● Examples of graphic organizers include venn
diagrams, flowcharts, elements of a plot, main idea
webs and t-charts.
 Learning Objectives: Grade level: 3rd

Content Objectives: Language Objectives:

● SWBAT represent story ● SWBAT design a graphic organizer

sequences with graphic using correct language.
organizers.
● SWBAT verbally describe similarities
● SWBAT interpret simple graphic and differences between two stories,
organizers. using their venn diagrams.

● SWBAT read and analyze a ● SWBAT describe the procedure of a

story then record their thinking story in a graphic organizer.
on a graphic organizer.
● SWBAT explain in written form or
● SWBAT compare two stories to pictures the important sequences in a
find similarities and differences. story, using a graphic organizer.
Groups For Activities
Each group will need to listen to their chosen books then respond by filling out the
graphic organizer that is assigned to them.
Group one: Ashtyn, Jonny, Megan, Paige
Group two: Nancy, Sydney, Jordynn, Sammi
Group three: Jami, Mayra, Haylee, Madison
Group four: Avery, Sarai, Abby, Amaia
Group five: Cassie, Kendall, James
 Group one
Venn diagram - For this activity we
would like you to watch and listen to
both of the stories then create and fill
out your own Venn diagram. Think
about the setting, characters, and the
plot when making comparisons! You
may create your venn diagram in a
word document or draw it out on a
piece of paper, whatever works best for
you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FS7ELxuxsQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73cEdKZMT9g
 Group two
Flow chart - For this activity we would
like you all to watch and listen the read
aloud book then create and fill out your
own flow chart similar to the one
posted on the slide. You may use words
or draw pictures, whatever works best
for you! If you choose to draw pictures, I
would recommend using paper then
capturing a picture to post to the
discussion board.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9
FS7ELxuxsQ
 Group three
Elements of a plot - For this activity we
would like you all to watch and listen to
the read aloud book then create and fill
out your own plot chart similar to the
one posted on the slide. We would like
you to include all five items in your
chart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73cEdKZMT9g
 Group four
Main idea web - For this activity we
would like you all to watch and listen to
the read aloud book then create and fill
out your own main idea web similar to
the one posted on the slide. We would
like you to include the main idea of the
story with three supporting details.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73cEdKZMT9g
 Group five
T-chart - For this activity we would like
you all to watch and listen the read
aloud book then create and fill out your
own T-chart similar to the one posted
on the slide. On one side of the chart
you could choose one of the characters
and on the other, list characteristics of
that character.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9
FS7ELxuxsQ
Assessment
Formative:
❏ Teacher will walk around the
classroom and observe the
students filling out their graphic
organizers.
❏ Teacher will collect the graphic
organizers to check for
understanding.
❏ Teacher will read story aloud and
pause periodically to have students
record what they are
seeing/hearing. Once the story is
complete, let students share their
graphic organizers with the class.
Summative:
❏ Each graphic organizer will be collected
and assessed based on what the students
have recorded after hearing the stories.
❏ Each graphic organizer will be collected
and assessed based on how much detail
they added to their graphic organizers.
(clear, precise wording or nicely labeled
drawings)
Discussion Questions
1. How do graphic organizers help assist ELL
students?

2. Which graphic organizer have you found the

most helpful throughout your education? Why?

3. In what ways can you incorporate graphic

organizers into your teaching?
References
Herrell, A. & Jordan, M. (2020). 50 Strategies for Teaching English Language
Learners. Hoboken, New Jersey. Pearson Education Incorporated.