This document discusses using a graphic organizer called a power map to help students sort and file information from readings and see connections between ideas. A power map uses different shapes to represent various levels of information, from the main idea and subtopics to specific details. It encourages students to brainstorm details, categorize them into subtopics, and write about the topic in an organized way.

3. Linear (length) Weight (mass) Capacity uses metric customary metric customary metric customary perimeter area kilometer meter cm inch foot yard mile milliliter liter

4. Power 1: Main Idea (circle) Power 2: Subtopics (triangle) Power 3: Specific Details (line with box at the end Power 4: More Specific Details (line with circle at the end) Power 5: Even More Specific (line w/ triangle)

5. Unit Overview (Big Picture) Allows students to sort & file information. Allows students to see connections. Graphics: Using a picture or other image, create a power map.

6. Reading: Prior Knowledge Predictions Add new knowledge Sort and file information Connect to prior understandings

7. Writing: “ It’s as easy as 1 – 3 – 2!” Write Power 1 Brain dump: list all the details (power 3) Categorize (power 2) Write!