...What are graphic organizers and why are they important? Graphic organizers are visual representations of knowledge, concepts, and ideas to help students understand meaning and relationships between facts and terms within a learning task (Strangman, 2002). It is important that content being taught in the classroom is structured in a way that helps the students organize key concepts and related details. Graphic organizers are used to help students organize key concepts and related details. They help students map out ideas visually and are visual aids for learning and instruction (Instructional Strategies Online, 2013). Graphic organizers help students be actively involved in their learning process and also helps them discover new information and make connections that they did not think of or know before. A K-W-L chart is an example of a graphic organizer. It is broken up into three columns label K, W, and L. This chart is used to list what the students already know, what they want to know, and what they learned at the end of the unit. This graphic organizer activates the students’ prior knowledge and gets them thinking about the topic and what they want to know. It allows the students to organize the information they are learning and keeps them engaged and interested in the unit. K-W-L charts are a great way for students to organize their thoughts and learning and a way for teachers to direct instruction throughout a unit. The lesson I will use to teach the students how to use...
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...Graphic organizers are visual tools that can help students understand lessons that they otherwise might not be able to grasp. The ideas of a lesson are written down on paper in a way that shows a clear map or relationship between what the lesson is on. Graphic organizers can be used for many different lessons including math, literature and history. One effect way of using a graphic organizer is to explain the time line of the Lewis and Clark expedition. For this I would use a series of events chain. To begin with this lesson, we would first read about the journey that Lewis and Clark took across the country. After reading is complete I would hand out sheets that had a series of events chain organizer already drawn on the paper. I would also have my own similar graphic organizer up on the board. I would then explain to my students how a series of events chain worked. I would explain how in the first box, the beginning of an event would be written down. To give them a clear understanding of this, I would talk about how a series of events chain would look based on their life so far. I would tell them in the first box, their birth date would be written down. I would also explain that other information could be used in that box as well, like where they were born or how much they weighed. I would then explain how the second box could contain the date that they first slept through the night. The third box could have the date of when they said their first word and what that word was...
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...Running head: Graphic Organizers 1 Graphic Organizers Sumera Shakir Western Governors University Graphic Organizers 2 Graphic Organizers When introducing any concept to students, it is vital that teachers structure content in a clear and organized way. Using visual tools and charts, or graphic organizers, is one way to facilitate this process for all types of students. Not only do they help organize the idea or concept by breaking it down into simpler parts, making it easier to understand for students, it also helps teachers gather and organize their thought process and execution of the objective (Hall & Strangman, 2012). One type of graphic organizer is the “Spider Map”. It consists of a large center oval with four set of long arms extending from the center. Each arm, then, has two or more horizontal lines next to it. The center oval contains the “Concept, Theme, or Topic”. Each of the long legs are a “Main Idea”, and each of the horizontal lines are “Details” . This type of graphic organizer is useful when there is no hierarchy to the information (Hall & Strangman, 2012). In Mathematics, students are introduced to different types of triangles. Identifying the different types of triangles can become confusing for many students. A measurable learning objective is: Given four different triangles, students will give the name of each triangle and list the attributes associated with the...
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...Graphic Organizer XCOM 285 May 30, 2014 The Steps in Business Writing I. Planning A. Analyzing the problem B. Defining your purposes C. Analyzing the audience D. Gathering the information you need E. Choosing a pattern of organization F. Making an outline or create a list II. Brainstorming A. Think of all the ideas you can, without judging them B. Consciously try to get at least a dozen different ideas before you stop. C. Good brainstorming depends on generating many ideas. III. Writing A. Free writing without stopping for 10 minutes . B. Read what was written and identify the best point in the draft. C. Cluster write your topic in the middle of the page and circle it D. Talk to the audience; understand the political and social relationship between your audiences. IV. Revising A. Look for content and clarity. B. Check the organization and layout C. Check you-attitude, positive emphasis, style, and tone D. Be sure to read the document through from start to finish V. Editing A. Making surface-level changes that make the document grammatically correct. B. Sentence structure and subject–verb and noun–pronoun agreement C. Punctuation and word usage D. Spelling—including spelling of names and numbers VI. Proofreading A. Checking to be sure the document is free from typo-graphical errors. B. Have a family member or friend read paper C. The rules of grammar...
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...Graphic Organizer/Outline for Personal Narrative Unit 2, Lesson 4 Rough Draft, Lesson 10 Final Draft Directions: Fill out the following graphic organizer/outline to help you write your personal narrative. Make sure to fill in as many details as you possibly can. This will steer your paragraphs. These are your notes, so you do not have to use sentences when filling in this organizer. This outline will serve as a rubric to make sure you included everything needed for a good grade. The rubric for grading is on page 146 of the online book, Writing with Power. * Topic from Writing with Power online book, pages 126-146: Write a narrative, in first person point of view, about a small act of kindness or love, see the list below for ideas: 1. A time when someone showed you an unexpected act of kindness 2. A time when you went out of your way to do something nice for a family member or friend 3. A small act of friendship between you and a pet or other animal 4. An act of kindness between you and a stranger Introduction(1 paragraph) | Topic/attention getter: Should be about an act of kindness or love in your life. See above for more topic ideas. | | | Setting, of your narrative, describe it. | | | People involved in your narrative, introduce them. | | Body(3 paragraphs) | Events(list in order) This is where you tell the story of kindness | | | Sensory details(use your five senses) | | | Include: Vivid, interesting words and phrases | ...
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...Graphic Organizer Jessica A. Greenhow XCOM 285 April 7, 2013 Traci Jett Graphic Organizer Identify Audience A. Before writing, have a clear idea of the person(s) that will be reading the communication. B. Figure out any questions the audience will have 1. Be prepared for any/all questions 2. Know the appropriate tone Determine the Purpose of the Writing A. Knowing the purpose of the writing will help the writer stay on point Choose the Format A. There are many different formats to choose from 1. Letters, emails, memos, advertisements, postcards, newsletters a) Newsletters and memos are useful for internal b) Postcards and sales letters are useful for potential clients Research Background Information A. Research the particular topic thoroughly 1. Thoroughly researching will ensure the information provided is accurate, facts and figures are correct, and all necessary details are provided. a) Use graphs, images, and charts are useful for a business report to illustrate points. b) Customer testimonials would be useful for potential and current customers. Capture the Audience A. Be very concise and clear. B. Provoke the audience; start with a question. C. Shock the audience with a story, fun fact, or a joke. Stay on Point A. Stay focused on the subject; do not stray from the point of the topic. ...
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...Graphic Organizer - Steps in Business Writing Graphic Organizer - Steps in Business Writing KWL Table | Known Information | Want to Know Information | Learned Information | Pre-Writing | * Brainstorm facts, scenarios, strategies, options, and potential complications. * Organize groups by main topic. * Identify the primary focus and key points. * Consider how this information affects the audience, the best method of communication, and the best format. | * Create a list of information that requires research prior to writing. * Identify resources available to research information further. * What information is missing? | * Key points * Primary focus * Research areas * Research resources * Who the audience is * Desired outcome | Researching | * Use available resources to confirm the accuracy of information included in the initial brainstorm * Review the key points, data, and primary objective with individuals who will provide honest feedback. * Review key points and the main objective to consider any potential for biased. * Ask others to evaluate the information and identify any potential for biased. * Consider which key points pose least potential for complication. | * Is the information accurate? * Does factual data support the key points? * Can others understand the desired outcome? * Is any of the information biased? * How to avoid complications related to the primary focus. * Do the key points support the desired...
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...A. Graphic organizers can be a great teaching tool. Graphics organizers are a form of visual tool that helps students to visualize symbols that convey meaning, or express ideas and concept. A graphic organizer will often provide a visual the relationships between facts, terms, and or ideas within a learning assignment. Graphic organizers can also be referred to as a map because it can help students and teachers map out their ideas using a visual. Other names used for graphic organizers can include spider webs, concept maps, concept diagrams, and story maps. Graphic organizers are important for many reasons. One main purpose is for visualization which facilitates learning and instruction. Many graphic organizers also includes pictures of information which can allow the mind to see undiscovered patterns and relationships within themes. Graphic organizers are beneficial when teaching a variety of subject areas such as reading which is by far one of the most well practiced. Other subjects include math, social studies, science, and language arts or literature. Teachers can use graphic organizers in an attempt to structure out a lesson for the presentation of new content or material while indicating relations between ideas or terms. Teachers can stimulate information from students by creating a graphic organizer on the board to get an approximate idea of student’s prior knowledge. Graphic organizers are a great aid because organizers can help students to...
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...The article, “Using Graphic Organizers in Preschool”, goes into detail about some graphic organizers and what they help children learn in preschool. Graphic organizers are usually used for older children, but they can be effective with preschoolers as well. To help make graphic organizers more child friendly you can draw or tape pictures next to the written responses in the chart so that younger children who can’t read can make sense of the print when looking at the chart. A web is good to help children categorize, recall information they learned, and to generate new ideas. A Venn diagram is used to see the similarities and differences between two things. A sequencing chart helps children recall the order of events of a story or the steps in a...
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...Graphic Organizer QUESTIONS RESPONSES News article link: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/horse-export-court-case-1.7127667 News article source: CBC News News article title: Animal rights groups get rare authorization for private prosecution in live-horse export case Date published: February 27, 2024 Author: Karen Pauls Provide a summary of the article. Who: animal advocacy groups have approval in addressing the issue of the exportation of horses and the mistreatment of them on a flight What: the mistreatment of animals specifically horses on their basic needs not being taken care of When: this case happened in December of 2022 Where: Canada (Winnipeg) to Japan Why: this was because of the slaughtering of these horses for a delicacy...
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...BRAIN STRUCTURES, ETYMOLOGY and FUNCTIONS STRUCTURE|ETYMOLOGY(from Etymonline.com)|FUNCTION| Prefrontal Cortex (or Frontal Lobe) |Pre – Latin prae –before in time or place to Medieval Latin pre- to Old French pre- before (Oscan prai; Umbrian pre; Sanskrit pare-thereupon; Greek pareai- at; Gaulish are- at, beyond; Lithuanian pre- at; Old Church Slavic pri- at; Gothic faura; Olde English fore- before)Frontal – adj; Latin frontalis; 1650s-of the foreheadCortex – n; Latin cortex; 1650s-outer shell husk; 1741-of the brainLobe – n; Latin lobus; early 15th Century-hull, husk, pod; 1670s-brain divisions|“Multitasking and switching between tasks”(Gazzaley, 2012)| Temporal (Lobe) |Adj; Unknown origin- tempus (genitive temporis to Latin – temporalis to Old French- temporal; Mid 14th Century-worldly, secular; Late 14th Century-of time, terrestrial; temporary |“Auditory perception, speech, and complex visual perceptions”(BrainFacts, 2012; Temporal Lobe)| Occipital (Lobe) |Adj; Latin occiput (genitive occipitis)to Medieval Latin occipitalis to Middle French occipital; 1540s- back of skull|“Processing visual information”(BrainFacts, 2012; Occipital Lobe)| Parietal (Lobe) |Adj; Latin paries (genitive parietis) to parietalis- of walls; 15th Century pertaining to the walls of a cavity in the body|“Sensory processes, attention and language”(BrainFacts, 2012; Parietal Lobe)| Limbic Region (System)|Adj; Latin limbus-edge; to 1878 limbe to 1879 French limbique; 1950 limbic system|The naming...
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...Create a list, fragmentary notes, or a draft. Create a list, fragmentary notes, or a draft. Gather the information you will need Gather the information you will need If you know the document well, try reading it from back to front to catch typos. If you know the document well, try reading it from back to front to catch typos. Ensure the document is grammatically correct. Ensure the document is grammatically correct. Ensure the proper spelling and punctuation is used. Ensure the proper spelling and punctuation is used. Proofreading Proofreading Writing Writing Planning Planning Revising Revising You do not have to do these steps in order and do not have to finish one to start another. You do not have to do these steps in order and do not have to finish one to start another. Add, delete, substitute, or rearrange. Sometimes entire chunks are removed for the document to flow better. Add, delete, substitute, or rearrange. Sometimes entire chunks are removed for the document to flow better. Measuring your goals and the requirements of the situation and audience Measuring your goals and the requirements of the situation and audience Verify and figures or sources mentioned are correct and true. Verify and figures or sources mentioned are correct and true. Ensure the document is free of typographical errors Ensure the document is free of typographical errors Break big jobs into small chunks. Break big jobs into small chunks. Put words on paper or the computer...
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...Week 4 Graphic Graphic Organizer / Flow Chart Glenn Hong Essentials of Managerial Communication 1/15/2012 Traci Reese Axia College of University of Phoenix Topic: The Three Key Steps in Business Writing Every business needs to represent itself as formal and living up to that expectation also takes place in the form of writing. Business writing at all times needs to be kept professional and clean cut since the majority of communication within a business is done by emails, memos, and letters. The following steps can help ensure that all business related writing is kept up to the highest standards while representing you and the company with the utmost respect. Topic: The Three Key Steps in Business Writing Every business needs to represent itself as formal and living up to that expectation also takes place in the form of writing. Business writing at all times needs to be kept professional and clean cut since the majority of communication within a business is done by emails, memos, and letters. The following steps can help ensure that all business related writing is kept up to the highest standards while representing you and the company with the utmost respect. The First Step: Planning Planning is important in identifying the key points of what you need to say in business writing. Finding the different ways of organizing how you are going to write out those key points is a part of the whole planning process. Creating new ideas to blend...
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...Angles of white space: Many times, we wish we had more than 24 hours as we are unable to give time to many of our personal or professional activities . However, I have observed that many will balance their personal and professional life beautifully without any compromises. It is all about managing oneself effectively and achieving all the domains of life. One concept I have read and I practice is about ‘Angles of White Space’ which Mr.Subroto Bagchi writes in his book ‘The Professional’. White Space according to Mr.Bagchi is the empty space that we find every day. Be it while travelling to work in a coach, waiting for meeting to start or waiting for a flight at the airport. There are many instances in a day where we can discover white space. This white space can be proactively used to complete many unfinished tasks such as reverting to all the messages, phone calls, reading & replying mails to reading books, listening to music , connecting with a old friend ,family and many more…… This is the best space that can be utilized to complete several unfinished tasks. It requires little planning and organizing. The best thing is to carry a small pocket size diary or just a note pad will do. Write ‘things to do’ . Keep updating the diary or the pad at regular intervals. Once the task is achieved, keep ticking YES .The ones that are still NO, do it the next day. Use technology to your advantage. Evaluate the number of tasks completed before going to bed. You will be surprised...
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...The Effect of a Computer Simulation Activity versus a Hands-on Activity on Product Creativity in Technology Education Kurt Y. Michael Computer use in the classroom has become a popular method of instruction for many technology educators. This may be due to the fact that software programs have advanced beyond the early days of drill and practice instruction. With the introduction of the graphical user interface, increased processing speed, and affordability, computer use in education has finally come of age. Software designers are now able to design multidimensional educational programs that include high quality graphics, stereo sound, and real time interaction (Bilan, 1992). One area of noticeable improvement is computer simulations. Computer simulations are software programs that either replicate or mimic real world phenomena. If implemented correctly, computer simulations can help students learn about technological events and processes that may otherwise be unattainable due to cost, feasibility, or safety. Studies have shown that computer simulators can: 1. Be equally as effective as real life, hands-on laboratory experiences in teaching students scientific concepts (Choi and Gennaro, 1987). 2. Enhance the learning achievement levels of students (Betz, 1996). 3. Enhance the problem solving skills of students (Gokhale, 1996). 4. Foster peer interaction (Bilan, 1992). The educational benefits of computer simulations for learning are promising. Some researchers even suspect...
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