The Venn Diagram is a graphic organizer which presents a visual analysis in the form of two overlapping circles that show either unique or common characteristics of words or concepts.

The semantic features representing similarities and differences can be shown by listing the unique characteristics of A and B in respective outside parts of the circles and the shared characteristics in the overlapping part of the circles.

This diagram can help students to:

• compare and contrast
• notice similarities and differences
• organize knowledge and ideas
• draw conclusions and synthesize
• develop a plan for writing

Concept mapping is an advanced graphic organizer that shows relationships among concepts. This hierarchical arrangement depicts the concepts, as well as examples, by circling the concepts and linking related concepts with connecting lines. Words or phrases to explain the relationships should be written on each connecting line.

This concept mapping can help students to:

• identify concepts related to the main idea
• visualize how ideas are connected
• understand relationships
• organize knowledge
• improve comprehension and problem solving skills

Webbing is a graphic organizer that presents a visual, web like picture of a concept or topic and related words or phrase. The main topic or idea is shown at the center of the web with spokes containing the related ideas stemming from this circle.

This webbing organizer can help students to:

• plan writing strategies
• study for a test
• identify patterns of information
• visually recall connections
• share prior knowledge

A Flow chart is a visual representation where graphics are used to show sequence. The flow of events, actions, or ideas is depicted by using various shapes or pictures connected by arrows moving in the intended direction.

This chart can help students to:

• develop logical and sequential thinking
• plan for an event
• focus on connections
• develop organizational skills
• explore multiple solutions

The Consequence Diagram/Decision Trees graphic organizer can be used to visually chart possible outcomes of different actions. The problem is stated in a box at the top with various solutions stemming beneath it. For each solution both pros and cons are listed.

This chart or diagram can help students to:

• take active involvement in problem solving
• see possible consequences
• make and defend predictions
• think by evaluating
• organize thoughts for writing