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Graphic Organizers - Vocabulary Development

ABC Brainstorming

A graphic organizer for brainstorming

Use this graphic organizer to activate background knowledge. Have students write down words or phrases associated with a particular topic. Consider having students work with a partner or group.

Word Map

A graphic organizer as a word map

This graphic organizer allows students to explore the characteristics of a particular word by identifying what the word is, what it is like and not like, and examples.

Word Chart

A graphic organizer as a word chart

This graphic organizer allows students to explore important information about a particular word or concept by identifying the definition, characteristics, examples, and non-examples.

Word Chart: Examples and Characteristics

A graphic organizer as a word chart with examples and characteristics

This graphic organizer allows students to explore important information about a particular word by identifying the definition, examples, and non-examples.

Word Chart: Context and Connection

A graphic organizer as a word chart for context and connections

This graphic organizer allows students to explore important information about a particular word by identifying the definition, examples, and non-examples. In addition, the student is encouraged to think about the context in which he or she would find the word as well as make a personal connection to the word.

Word Chart: with Illustration

A graphic organizer as a word chart with illustration

This graphic organizer allows students to explore important information about a particular word by identifying the definition, examples, and non-examples. Students then illustrate the word.

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