Graphic organizers

Graphic organizers provide ESL students with a method of organizing information (including thoughts and ideas) in visual form, so that the information can be better understood, analysed, learned and applied. Here are some common examples:

• graphs
• tables
• maps
• flow charts
• timelines
• Venn diagrams
• KWL charts
• mind maps
• story / character maps

Teachers can download printable versions of many common graphic organizers at the Everything ESL website. Alternatively, the Upper School library has a book with pages of photocopiable graphic organizers entitled Ages 12 through 15 - call number: PRO 371.332 POG.