BRAINSTORMING

Graphic organizers

are visually organize information that shows how ideas relate to one another.

Kinds of Graphic Organizers

Mind maps

Flow Charts

Venn Diagrams

Hierarchical Topical Organizers 

Mind map

used to represent knowledge of a concept or idea.

Venn Diagram

used to show the similarities and differences between two or more people, objects, or ideas.

Flow chart

used to show the different steps in a process.

Hierarchical topical organizer

shows the order of ideas and their place in a hierarchy.

Steps in Organizing Information by Using Any Graphic Organizer

1.Think of a general topic for writing.

2.Brainstorm ideas based on the topic and write them down.

3.Select a graphic organizer to arrange your ideas.

Benefits of Using Graphic Organizers

1. Helps students structure a writing project;

2. Encourages students to make decisions;

3. Makes it easy for students to classify ideas and communicate;

4. Allows students to examine the relationship between concepts;

4. Guides students in demonstrating their thinking process;

5. Helps students improve reading comprehension;

6. Makes it easy to brainstorm; and

7. Encourages students to organize essential concepts and ideas.