GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
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COMPARISON CHART
A comparison chart may be used to note both similarities and differences.
VENN DIAGRAM 1
The Venn diagram may be used to demonstrate how two items are similar and different.
VENN DIAGRAM 2
The Venn diagram may be used to demonstrate how two items are similar and different.
WEB
The web is used to show how items are connected or related to one another.
TIMELINE 1
Timelines take a variety of events and place them in chronological order.
TIMELINE 2
Timelines take a variety of events and place them in chronological order.
CLASSIFICATION CHART
Classification charts may be used to sort information into a variety of catagories.
K-W-L CHART
The K-W-L chart is used to identify what is known, what the student wants to learn and finally what was learned.
SEQUENCE CHART
The sequence chart is appropriate to demonstrate the sequence or order of events.
CIRCLE GRAPH
Circle graphs may be used to organize and compare numerical information.
DATA DISK GRAPHIC
This graphic organizer is best used when analying primary source document.
DOCUMENT GRAPHIC
This graphic organizer is best used when analying primary source document.
PERSPECTIVES
The Perspectives graphic is useful when comparing or contrasting either different documents or different points of view.
DOUBLE BUBBLE
A graphic organizer that is used to compare (find similarities) and contrast (find differences).

MARZANO GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS: GROUP A
The following graphic organizers are from the Marzano text A Handbook for Classroom Instruction that Works (pp. 361-368). These seven Graphic Organizers are arranged portrait style.
MARZANO GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS: GROUP B
The following graphic organizers are from the Marzano text A Handbook for Classroom Instruction that Works (pp. 361-368). These ten Graphic Organizers are arranged landscape style.

NOTE: For additional information on techniques, strategies and how to incorporate these graphic organizers for use by whole class, small learning groups or individuals see Robert Marzano .et .al A Handbook for Classroom Instruction that Works, ASCD, 2001.

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Graphic Organizers: Education Place

The Graphic Organizer

Teach-nology on the Web

Graphic Organizers