Post on 06-May-2015
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From Skeptic to Believer: The Power of Graphic OrganizersErin Lowry , July 2010 erin.lowry@gmail.com
Abstract Students often find it difficult to understand and retain information. Research shows that the difference between good and poor learners is not the sheer quantity of what the good learner learns, but rather the good learner’s ability to organize and use that information. The presenter, once a skeptic herself, will share her success using graphic organizers to help language learners visually display their ideas and discuss the benefits of repeated use of the same organizers across content areas.
Types of Patterns
Marzano Thinking Maps1. Describing2. Time/sequence3.Process/cause-effect4.Episode 5.Generalization/principle6.Concept
1. Brainstorming/Defining in context2. Describing3. Comparing/Contrasting4. Classifying5. Whole-Parts Relationships6. Sequencing7. Cause and effect8. Seeing analogies
Online ResourcesDesigns for Thinking www.mapthemind.com Thinking Maps, Inc. www.thinkingmaps.com Enchanted Learning www.enchantedlearning.com/graphicorganizers / Scholastic www.scholastic.com
Creating a Graphic Organizer Toolbox
My Example: Defining in Context/Brainstorming
My Example: Describing
From Skeptic to Believer: The Power of Graphic OrganizersErin Lowry , July 2010 erin.lowry@gmail.com
My Example: Cause-Effect
My Example: Classifying
My Example: Relationships
My Example: Sequencing
From Skeptic to Believer: The Power of Graphic OrganizersErin Lowry , July 2010 erin.lowry@gmail.com
Visual maps of information that help learners understand and
retain information
Graphic Organizers
Your choice: Your choice: Your choice:
What are some examples?
My explanation of graphic organizers:
What is it?
What is it like?