Graphic organizers help children think about the parts of a story and visualize the connections needed to deepen comprehension.
These tools can help students recall the main events of a story. They can also help students summarize or retell the sequential details and plot points in a story.
Using a graphic organizer, I created a mind map that improves comprehension for English language learners and struggling readers.
Some graphic organizers can help students understand how authors organize their text. Students can identify various text structures such as cause and effect, compare and contrast, logical sequence, and problem and solution by mapping the text.
Using a tool such as a graphic organizer to teach a story can help students see relationships and connections between elements of what they are learning. Graphic organizers are also fun and increase student learning motivation.
Organizers also help students retain what they are learning longer because they can remember the information visually.
Here are two graphic organizers that you might consider using with your students. Click the titles below to download your sample organizers.
You can also find many more great graphic organizers online or in teaching supply stores.
Learn more about teaching reading in Literacy Strategies for Grades 4-12: Reinforcing the Threads of Reading.
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