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Graphic Organizers
Fidel R. Tavara, M.Ed.
ABE/GED Instructor
September 10, 2014
Objectives of the Presentation
Participants will be able to:
• Explore a variety of graphic
organizers used to teach
reading, writing,
mathematics, social
studies, and science.
• Demonstrate the use of a
graphic organizer in their
area of expertise.
What are graphic organizers?

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Graphic Organizers
• Provide a common language for
meaningful learning.
• Promote student-centered and
cooperative learning, concept
development, reflective thinking,
creativity, clarity of
communication, and continuous
cognitive development.
• Are most effective when used
together as tools in response to
the purpose of the learning target,
outcome, or performance task.
• Support interactive and efficient
construction of knowledge.
Uses of graphic organizers
• In pairs, brainstorm
possible uses of
graphic organizers
in class.
• Complete the five-
bubble organizer
with your ideas.
• Share your work
with your peers.
Fifty Uses of Graphic Organizers
• Take a copy of the
document Fifty Uses of
Graphic Organizers and
Rubric.
• In pairs, read the
document quickly and
choose two uses of
graphic organizers that
may be feasible to
implement in your classes.
• Share your choices with
the class.

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Varied graphic organizers
Peer discussion and demonstration
• Take the graphic organizer
booklet provided by the
presenter.
• Browse through the booklet
and choose one graphic
organizer you would like to
try in your classes.
• Turn to your peer at your
right and explain how you
would use the chosen
graphic organizer.
• Draw the graphic organizer
on the chart paper and
demonstrate its use.
References
Echevarría, J., Short, D., & Vogt, M. (2008). Implementing
the SIOP model through effective professional
development and coaching. Boston, MA: Pearson
Education.
Hyerle, D. (1995). Thinking maps: Tools for learning.
Raleigh, NC: Innovative Learning Group.
Vogt, M., & Echevarría, J. (2008). 99 ideas and activities for
teaching English learners with the SIOP model. Boston,
MA: Pearson Education.