To create a concept map, start with a central idea and brainstorm related concepts, writing them down. Place the central idea in the middle of a blank page and arrange the related concepts around it, connecting them with lines and transition words to show their relationships. Finally, add labels and details, then sign and date your completed concept map.

1. How To Create A Concept MapBy: Makita Bueto

2. Begin With An IdeaFor example: Who Lives in my house?

3. Brainstorm ideas about your main point and write them down

4. Example:Who Lives In My House?MomMeSampson (the puppy)KarenBen

5. Next, put the main idea in the center of a blank sheet of paper

6. Example:Who Lives In My House?

7. Now add your ideas around the main idea!+=Successful Brainstorming!

8. Example:SampsonDebbieWho Lives In My House?KarenMakitaBen

9. Don’t forget to add lines and transition words!SampsonDebbiePuppyMomWho Lives In My House?SisterMeKarenMakitaBrotherBen

10. Congratulations!You arefinished! Be sure to write your name on the back of the sheet!