Graphic organizers are visual tools that help students organize and structure their thinking about information. They come in different formats like Venn diagrams, webs, concept maps, and mind maps. Graphic organizers facilitate learning by helping students identify key areas of focus within a topic and make connections between ideas. Teachers can use graphic organizers to illustrate students' understanding and identify areas for improvement. They are effective for organizing writing projects, brainstorming ideas, classifying information, demonstrating thinking processes, and encouraging decision making. While graphic organizers provide structure and scaffolding for students, some cons are that they can be seen as extra work and become time-consuming or messy if used incorrectly.