1) The document discusses different types of graphic organizers that can be used in the classroom including time sequence, process/cause-effect, episode, generalization/principle, concept, and descriptive patterns. 2) Each type of graphic organizer organizes information in a different way such as chronological order, steps in a process, events with settings and characters, general statements with examples, concepts with characteristics and examples, and facts about topics. 3) Citations and additional websites for graphic organizers are provided.

1. Using Graphic Organizers in the Classroom By Jennifer Behr

2. Types of Graphic Organizers Descriptive Pattern Time Sequence Process/Cause-Effect Pattern Episode Pattern Generalization/Principle Pattern Concept Pattern

3. Time Sequence Time sequence patterns organize events into a simple chronological order. EVENT EVENT EVENT EVENT

4. Process Cause-Effect Pattern Process cause-effect patterns organize information into a causal network leading to a specific outcome or into a sequence of steps leading to a specific product. EFFECT

5. Episode Pattern Episode patterns organize information about specific events including (1) a setting (time and place), (2) specific people, (3) a specific duration, (4) a specific sequence of events, and (5) a particular cause and effect. Duration Time Place Cause Effect Person Person Person EPISODE

6. Generalization/Principle Pattern Generalization/principle patterns organize information into general statements with supporting examples. Generalization/Principle Example Example Example

7. Concept Pattern Concept patterns , the most general of all patterns, organize information around a word or phrase that represents entire classes or categories of persons, places, things, and events. Characteristic Characteristic Characteristic Example Example Example Example Example Example Example CONCEPT

8. Descriptive Pattern Descriptive patterns can be used to represent facts about specific persons, places, things and events. TOPIC FACT FACT FACT FACT FACT FACT

9. Citations Marzano, R., Pickering , D., & Pollock, J. (2001). Classroom instruction that works . Alexandria, VA: McREL.

10. Additional Websites http://www.enchantedlearning.com/graphicorganizers/ http://www.vrml.k12.la.us/cc/vp_gle/2nd/more/graphic_organizers.htm http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/