{"id":8305,"date":"2013-10-29T19:52:49","date_gmt":"2013-10-29T19:52:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=8305"},"modified":"2026-03-26T09:27:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:27:15","slug":"graphic-organizers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/graphic-organizers\/","title":{"rendered":"Graphic Organizers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t<div id=\"mmDeferVideoEncompass_F72qRsiLnG4\" style=\"position: relative;\">\n\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/circle-play-duotone.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/circle-play-duotone.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> \n\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" id=\"videoThumbnailImage_F72qRsiLnG4\" data-source-videoID=\"F72qRsiLnG4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/circle-play-duotone.png\" alt=\"Graphic Organizers Video\" height=\"464\" width=\"825\" class=\"size-full\" data-matomo-title = \"Graphic Organizers\">\n\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<style>img#videoThumbnailImage_F72qRsiLnG4:hover {cursor:pointer;} img#videoThumbnailImage_F72qRsiLnG4 {background-size:contain;background-image:url(\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/777-Graphic-Organizers-1-1.webp\");}<\/style>\n\t\t\t<script defer>\n\t\t\t  jQuery(\"img#videoThumbnailImage_F72qRsiLnG4\").click(function() {\n\t\t\t\tlet videoId = jQuery(this).attr(\"data-source-videoID\");\n\t\t\t\tlet helpTag = '<div id=\"mmDeferVideoYTMessage_F72qRsiLnG4\" style=\"display: none;position: absolute;top: -24px;width: 100%;text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;font-size: small;border-top: 1px solid #fc0;\">Having trouble? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v='+videoId+'\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to watch on YouTube.<\/a><\/span><\/div>';\n\t\t\t\tlet tag = document.createElement(\"iframe\");\n\t\t\t\ttag.id = \"yt\" + videoId;\n\t\t\t\ttag.src = \"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/\" + videoId + \"?autoplay=1&controls=1&wmode=opaque&rel=0&egm=0&iv_load_policy=3&hd=0&enablejsapi=1\";\n\t\t\t\ttag.frameborder = 0;\n\t\t\t\ttag.allow = \"autoplay; fullscreen\";\n\t\t\t\ttag.width = this.width;\n\t\t\t\ttag.height = this.height;\n\t\t\t\ttag.setAttribute(\"data-matomo-title\",\"Graphic Organizers\");\n\t\t\t\tjQuery(\"div#mmDeferVideoEncompass_F72qRsiLnG4\").html(tag);\n\t\t\t\tjQuery(\"div#mmDeferVideoEncompass_F72qRsiLnG4\").prepend(helpTag);\n\t\t\t\tsetTimeout(function(){jQuery(\"div#mmDeferVideoYTMessage_F72qRsiLnG4\").css(\"display\", \"block\");}, 2000);\n\t\t\t  });\n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\n<p><script>\nfunction fNH_Function() {\n  var x = document.getElementById(\"fNH\");\n  if (x.style.display === \"none\") {\n    x.style.display = \"block\";\n  } else {\n    x.style.display = \"none\";\n  }\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"moc-toc hide-on-desktop hide-on-tablet\">\n<div><button onclick=\"fNH_Function()\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/toc2.svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"show or hide table of contents\"><\/button><\/p>\n<p>On this page<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<nav id=\"fNH\" style=\"display:none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"toc-h2\"><a href=\"#Graphic_Organizer_Examples\" class=\"smooth-scroll\">Graphic Organizer Examples<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"toc-h2\"><a href=\"#Venn_Diagram\" class=\"smooth-scroll\">Venn Diagram<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"toc-h2\"><a href=\"#Spider_Diagram_(Mind_Map)\" class=\"smooth-scroll\">Spider Diagram (Mind Map)<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"toc-h2\"><a href=\"#Outline\" class=\"smooth-scroll\">Outline<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"toc-h2\"><a href=\"#Review\" class=\"smooth-scroll\">Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\"><input id=\"transcript\" type=\"checkbox\" class=\"spoiler_button\" \/><label for=\"transcript\">Transcript<\/label>\n<div class=\"spoiler\" id=\"transcript-spoiler\">\n<p>Creating new ideas can be a frustrating task. Furthermore, remembering concepts, ideas, and information can be difficult. Graphic organizers provide a means by which to construct a visual map of concepts, ideas, and information. In this video, we will discuss what, exactly, makes graphic organizers so useful and introduce some commonly used types of graphic organizers.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Graphic_Organizer_Examples\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Graphic Organizer Examples<\/h2>\n<p>\nStudies have shown that graphic organizers assist with the retention of information, reading comprehension, student achievement, and critical thinking skills. Though a graphic organizer may initially seem like a waste of time, its benefits in the long run cannot be overstated. Let\u2019s look at a few of the different kinds:<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Venn_Diagram\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Venn Diagram<\/h2>\n<p>\nVenn diagrams consist of two or more overlapping circles. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ven-diagram-example.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"383\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-91996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ven-diagram-example.png 2400w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ven-diagram-example-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ven-diagram-example-1024x654.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ven-diagram-example-768x490.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ven-diagram-example-1536x980.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ven-diagram-example-2048x1307.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Placed above each circle is an idea, concept, or object. Qualities unique to each idea, concept, or object are listed in their corresponding circles. However, qualities shared between the two are listed in the middle overlapping portion. <\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s look at a simple example: apples and oranges. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/apples-and-oranges-venn-diagram.png\" alt=\"A Venn diagram compares and contrasts the characteristics of apples and oranges.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400.9604\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-91999\" style=\"box-shadow: 1.5px 1.5px 3px grey\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/apples-and-oranges-venn-diagram.png 1263w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/apples-and-oranges-venn-diagram-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/apples-and-oranges-venn-diagram-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/apples-and-oranges-venn-diagram-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1263px) 100vw, 1263px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Apples have several different qualities that distinguish them from oranges: they\u2019re (often) red, have smooth skin, and grow in cooler climates. Oranges, on the other hand, are orange in color, have a rough texture, and grow in warmer climates. Yet there are also several similarities: both are fruits, used to make juice, and grow on trees. <\/p>\n<p>This example is of course very simplistic. Some Venn diagrams contain three or four circles, having several areas of overlap between topics.<\/p>\n<p>Venn diagrams are particularly useful when writing a compare\/contrast essay. Maybe apples and oranges isn\u2019t a suitable topic for a high school or college essay, but a Venn diagram would be a very useful visual aid for comparing and contrasting ideas like different economic systems (capitalism vs. communism), differences in philosophical ideas, or even different tech products (iPhone vs. Android). In the end, Venn diagrams are a helpful first step and visual aid when writing comparatively.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Spider_Diagram_(Mind_Map)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Spider Diagram (Mind Map)<\/h2>\n<p>\nAnother common graphic organizer is a spider diagram, also known as a mind map. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/spider-map-example.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"502.1616\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92005\" style=\"box-shadow: 1.5px 1.5px 3px grey\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/spider-map-example.png 1073w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/spider-map-example-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/spider-map-example-1024x857.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/spider-map-example-768x643.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1073px) 100vw, 1073px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A spider diagram, or a spider map, takes your main idea or topic and places it in a central bubble. All of the supporting points branch off of this main idea, and even smaller details can branch off of the supporting points. This is a great way to visualize and organize ideas and see how they are all connected.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Outline<\/h2>\n<p>\nOutlines are another useful graphic organizer. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/outline-example.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"435\" height=\"736\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92008\" style=\"box-shadow: 1.5px 1.5px 3px grey\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/outline-example.png 435w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/outline-example-177x300.png 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whether you are reading a text and want to diagram the <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/main-ideas-in-a-story\/\">main and supporting ideas<\/a>, or you\u2019re writing your own essay and want to organize your thoughts and ideas beforehand, <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/outlining\/\">an outline<\/a> will help you break everything down into parts using Roman numerals, letters, and numbers. <\/p>\n<p>Outlines flow from general to specific ideas. For instance, main ideas as denoted by Roman numerals are relatively broad, while content following lowercase letters can be quite specific.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2><span id=\"Review\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Review<\/h2>\n<p>\nWhich kind of graphic organizer is particularly beneficial when comparing similarities and differences between topics?<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style: upper-alpha;\">\n<li>Venn diagram<\/li>\n<li>Flow chart<\/li>\n<li>Outline<\/li>\n<li>None of the above<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><button class=\"buttontranscript\" onClick=\"toggle('Answer1')\">Show Answer<\/button><\/div>\n<div id=\"Answer1\" style=\"display:none; box-shadow: 1.5px 1.5px 5px grey; background-color:#E0E0E0; padding: 30px; padding-bottom: 15px; width: 60%; margin: auto; text-align: center;\">\n<strong>The correct answer is A.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/div>\n<p>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nThanks for watching, and happy studying!<\/p>\n<ul class=\"citelist\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Graphic_organizer\"target=\"_blank\">\u201cGraphic Organizer.\u201d 2020. 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