Katherine S. McKnight, PhD, is a former classroom teacher and nationally recognized expert in literacy, inclusive classrooms, Common Core State Standards, and integrating technology in the 21st century classroom. She is author of The Teacher's Big Book of Graphic Organizers, Grades 6–12 and coauthor of The English Teacher's Survival Guide, Second Edition. Katie is a professor of education at National Louis University and a consultant for the National Council of Teachers of English. To learn more, go to www.katherinemcknight.com.

• Acknowledgments ix A Message from the Author xiChapter One What Are Graphic Organizers and Why Are They So Important for Teaching and Learning? 1How Is This Book Organized? 2Chapter Two Graphic Organizers for Brainstorming and Idea Generation 51: ABC Brainstorm 62: Venn Diagram 1 83: Venn Diagram 2 104: Cause and Effect 1 125: Cause and Effect 2 146: Compare and Contrast 1 167: Compare and Contrast 2 188: KWL 1 209: KWL 2 22Graphic Organizers 10–17: Idea Generation 2410: Idea Generation with 4 Ideas: Linear Model 2411: Idea Generation with 6 Ideas: Linear Model 2612: Idea Generation with 3 Ideas: Circle Model 2813: Idea Generation with 4 Ideas: Circle Model 3014: Idea Generation with 6 Ideas: Circle Model 3215: Idea Generation: Tree Design 3416: Idea Generation: Flower Petal Design 3617: Idea Generation: Hand Model 3818: Anticipation Guide 4019: Previewer 4420: Summarizer/Main Idea 4621: Idea Web 4822: Fishbone 5023: Herringbone 5224: Y Diagram 54Chapter Three Graphic Organizers for Vocabulary Development 5725: Vocabulary Slide 1 5826: Vocabulary Slide 2 6027: Vocabulary Cluster 1 6228: Vocabulary Cluster 2 6429: Vocabulary Cluster 3 6630: Word Web 6831: Dictionary Page 7032: Word Chart: Vocabulary Organizer 7233: Word Chart: Context Connections 7434: Word Chart: Characteristics and Illustrations 7635: Vocabulary Tree 7836: Vocabulary Bookmark 80Chapter Four Graphic Organizers for Note Taking and Study Skills 8337: 3-Column Notes 8438: T Chart 8639: Scientific Method 8840: Solving an Equation or Problem 9041: Food Chain Organizer 9242: Fact or Opinion 9443: Prediction Chart 9644: Questions: Book Notes 9845: Term (In My Words) Picture 10046: Student Self-Assessment 10247: My Portfolio 10448: Homework Organizer 10649: Group Learning 10850: Oral Reports Organizer 11051: Interviewing Organizer 11252: Reading Recorder/Organizer 114Chapter Five Graphic Organizers for Literacy 11753: RAFT Papers 11854: Story Trails 12055: History Map 12256: Inquiry Chart 12457: Story Map 1 12658: Story Map 2 12859: Story Map 3 13060: Sequence of Events 13261: Small Book Template 13462: Story Pyramid 13663: Plot Diagram 13864: What Happens? 14065: Time Line 14266: Five Ws Chart 14467: Observation Chart 14668: Inverted Topic Triangle 14869: Literature Circle Roles 15070: Journaling 15271: Entrance Slip 15472: Exit Slip 15673: Character Description 15874: Adding Details 16075: Who, What, Where, When, Why, How 16276: Beginning, Middle, End 16477: Situation, Problem, Solution 16678: Autobiography Organizer 16879: Story Builder for Writing 17080: Finding Resources 17281: Main Ideas and Supporting Ideas 174Graphic Organizers 82 and 83: Book Reports 17682: Nonfiction Book Report 17683: Fiction Book Report 178Graphic Organizers 84–86: Story Structures 18084: Newspaper Article 18085: Animal Story 18286: Fairy Tale Story 184Chapter Six Graphic Organizers for Specific Subjects: Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics 187Graphic Organizers for Social Studies87: Coat of Arms 18888: Flow Chart/Sequencing Events 19089: History Trails 19290: Cause & Effect in History 19491: Mapping It Out 196Graphic Organizers for Science92: Sort and Classify 19893: Observation Diary 20094: Inquiry Frame 20295: Science Fair Organizer 20496: Inventor 20697: Scientific Method 20898: Focus on a Cycle/Process 210Graphic Organizers for Mathematics99: Graphing Organizer 212100: Quantities 214101: Number Placement 216102: Word Problem Solver 218103: Equation Detective 220104: Math Factors 222105: Pie Organizer 224

Katherine S. McKnight, PhD, is a former classroom teacher and nationally recognized expert in literacy, inclusive classrooms, Common Core State Standards, and integrating technology in the 21st century classroom. She is author of The Teacher's Big Book of Graphic Organizers, Grades 6–12 and coauthor of The English Teacher's Survival Guide, Second Edition. Katie is a professor of education at National Louis University and a consultant for the National Council of Teachers of English. To learn more, go to www.katherinemcknight.com.

• Acknowledgments ix A Message from the Author xiChapter One What Are Graphic Organizers and Why Are They So Important for Teaching and Learning? 1How Is This Book Organized? 2Chapter Two Graphic Organizers for Brainstorming and Idea Generation 51: ABC Brainstorm 62: Venn Diagram 1 83: Venn Diagram 2 104: Cause and Effect 1 125: Cause and Effect 2 146: Compare and Contrast 1 167: Compare and Contrast 2 188: KWL 1 209: KWL 2 22Graphic Organizers 10–17: Idea Generation 2410: Idea Generation with 4 Ideas: Linear Model 2411: Idea Generation with 6 Ideas: Linear Model 2612: Idea Generation with 3 Ideas: Circle Model 2813: Idea Generation with 4 Ideas: Circle Model 3014: Idea Generation with 6 Ideas: Circle Model 3215: Idea Generation: Tree Design 3416: Idea Generation: Flower Petal Design 3617: Idea Generation: Hand Model 3818: Anticipation Guide 4019: Previewer 4420: Summarizer/Main Idea 4621: Idea Web 4822: Fishbone 5023: Herringbone 5224: Y Diagram 54Chapter Three Graphic Organizers for Vocabulary Development 5725: Vocabulary Slide 1 5826: Vocabulary Slide 2 6027: Vocabulary Cluster 1 6228: Vocabulary Cluster 2 6429: Vocabulary Cluster 3 6630: Word Web 6831: Dictionary Page 7032: Word Chart: Vocabulary Organizer 7233: Word Chart: Context Connections 7434: Word Chart: Characteristics and Illustrations 7635: Vocabulary Tree 7836: Vocabulary Bookmark 80Chapter Four Graphic Organizers for Note Taking and Study Skills 8337: 3-Column Notes 8438: T Chart 8639: Scientific Method 8840: Solving an Equation or Problem 9041: Food Chain Organizer 9242: Fact or Opinion 9443: Prediction Chart 9644: Questions: Book Notes 9845: Term (In My Words) Picture 10046: Student Self-Assessment 10247: My Portfolio 10448: Homework Organizer 10649: Group Learning 10850: Oral Reports Organizer 11051: Interviewing Organizer 11252: Reading Recorder/Organizer 114Chapter Five Graphic Organizers for Literacy 11753: RAFT Papers 11854: Story Trails 12055: History Map 12256: Inquiry Chart 12457: Story Map 1 12658: Story Map 2 12859: Story Map 3 13060: Sequence of Events 13261: Small Book Template 13462: Story Pyramid 13663: Plot Diagram 13864: What Happens? 14065: Time Line 14266: Five Ws Chart 14467: Observation Chart 14668: Inverted Topic Triangle 14869: Literature Circle Roles 15070: Journaling 15271: Entrance Slip 15472: Exit Slip 15673: Character Description 15874: Adding Details 16075: Who, What, Where, When, Why, How 16276: Beginning, Middle, End 16477: Situation, Problem, Solution 16678: Autobiography Organizer 16879: Story Builder for Writing 17080: Finding Resources 17281: Main Ideas and Supporting Ideas 174Graphic Organizers 82 and 83: Book Reports 17682: Nonfiction Book Report 17683: Fiction Book Report 178Graphic Organizers 84–86: Story Structures 18084: Newspaper Article 18085: Animal Story 18286: Fairy Tale Story 184Chapter Six Graphic Organizers for Specific Subjects: Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics 187Graphic Organizers for Social Studies87: Coat of Arms 18888: Flow Chart/Sequencing Events 19089: History Trails 19290: Cause & Effect in History 19491: Mapping It Out 196Graphic Organizers for Science92: Sort and Classify 19893: Observation Diary 20094: Inquiry Frame 20295: Science Fair Organizer 20496: Inventor 20697: Scientific Method 20898: Focus on a Cycle/Process 210Graphic Organizers for Mathematics99: Graphing Organizer 212100: Quantities 214101: Number Placement 216102: Word Problem Solver 218103: Equation Detective 220104: Math Factors 222105: Pie Organizer 224

Katherine S. McKnight, PhD, is a former classroom teacher and nationally recognized expert in literacy, inclusive classrooms, Common Core State Standards, and integrating technology in the 21st century classroom. She is author of The Teacher's Big Book of Graphic Organizers, Grades 6–12 and coauthor of The English Teacher's Survival Guide, Second Edition. Katie is a professor of education at National Louis University and a consultant for the National Council of Teachers of English. To learn more, go to www.katherinemcknight.com.

• Acknowledgments ix A Message from the Author xiChapter One What Are Graphic Organizers and Why Are They So Important for Teaching and Learning? 1How Is This Book Organized? 2Chapter Two Graphic Organizers for Brainstorming and Idea Generation 51: ABC Brainstorm 62: Venn Diagram 1 83: Venn Diagram 2 104: Cause and Effect 1 125: Cause and Effect 2 146: Compare and Contrast 1 167: Compare and Contrast 2 188: KWL 1 209: KWL 2 22Graphic Organizers 10–17: Idea Generation 2410: Idea Generation with 4 Ideas: Linear Model 2411: Idea Generation with 6 Ideas: Linear Model 2612: Idea Generation with 3 Ideas: Circle Model 2813: Idea Generation with 4 Ideas: Circle Model 3014: Idea Generation with 6 Ideas: Circle Model 3215: Idea Generation: Tree Design 3416: Idea Generation: Flower Petal Design 3617: Idea Generation: Hand Model 3818: Anticipation Guide 4019: Previewer 4420: Summarizer/Main Idea 4621: Idea Web 4822: Fishbone 5023: Herringbone 5224: Y Diagram 54Chapter Three Graphic Organizers for Vocabulary Development 5725: Vocabulary Slide 1 5826: Vocabulary Slide 2 6027: Vocabulary Cluster 1 6228: Vocabulary Cluster 2 6429: Vocabulary Cluster 3 6630: Word Web 6831: Dictionary Page 7032: Word Chart: Vocabulary Organizer 7233: Word Chart: Context Connections 7434: Word Chart: Characteristics and Illustrations 7635: Vocabulary Tree 7836: Vocabulary Bookmark 80Chapter Four Graphic Organizers for Note Taking and Study Skills 8337: 3-Column Notes 8438: T Chart 8639: Scientific Method 8840: Solving an Equation or Problem 9041: Food Chain Organizer 9242: Fact or Opinion 9443: Prediction Chart 9644: Questions: Book Notes 9845: Term (In My Words) Picture 10046: Student Self-Assessment 10247: My Portfolio 10448: Homework Organizer 10649: Group Learning 10850: Oral Reports Organizer 11051: Interviewing Organizer 11252: Reading Recorder/Organizer 114Chapter Five Graphic Organizers for Literacy 11753: RAFT Papers 11854: Story Trails 12055: History Map 12256: Inquiry Chart 12457: Story Map 1 12658: Story Map 2 12859: Story Map 3 13060: Sequence of Events 13261: Small Book Template 13462: Story Pyramid 13663: Plot Diagram 13864: What Happens? 14065: Time Line 14266: Five Ws Chart 14467: Observation Chart 14668: Inverted Topic Triangle 14869: Literature Circle Roles 15070: Journaling 15271: Entrance Slip 15472: Exit Slip 15673: Character Description 15874: Adding Details 16075: Who, What, Where, When, Why, How 16276: Beginning, Middle, End 16477: Situation, Problem, Solution 16678: Autobiography Organizer 16879: Story Builder for Writing 17080: Finding Resources 17281: Main Ideas and Supporting Ideas 174Graphic Organizers 82 and 83: Book Reports 17682: Nonfiction Book Report 17683: Fiction Book Report 178Graphic Organizers 84–86: Story Structures 18084: Newspaper Article 18085: Animal Story 18286: Fairy Tale Story 184Chapter Six Graphic Organizers for Specific Subjects: Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics 187Graphic Organizers for Social Studies87: Coat of Arms 18888: Flow Chart/Sequencing Events 19089: History Trails 19290: Cause & Effect in History 19491: Mapping It Out 196Graphic Organizers for Science92: Sort and Classify 19893: Observation Diary 20094: Inquiry Frame 20295: Science Fair Organizer 20496: Inventor 20697: Scientific Method 20898: Focus on a Cycle/Process 210Graphic Organizers for Mathematics99: Graphing Organizer 212100: Quantities 214101: Number Placement 216102: Word Problem Solver 218103: Equation Detective 220104: Math Factors 222105: Pie Organizer 224