Graphic Organizers
A graphic organizer like one of these could be an effective method of brainstorming, organizing, or developing your writing. Click on an image to download a PDF of that graphic organizer for you to fill in.
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Idea Development Map - The basics of any essay are given here, moving from the main point to major points and the supports the writer uses to back them up. |
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Comparison and Contrast - This chart helps show how two topics are similar and different. |
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Description - This graphic focuses on the senses to help you create a full and sharp image of what you want the audience to experience. |
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Narrative - This plot diagram demonstrates the order of events when the writer wants to tell a story, whether it's fictional or not. |
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Process Analysis - Breaking a process into steps helps guide the reader through understanding it. |
See the following video for some more information on how to use these graphic organizers. Double click for full screen.