A graphic organizer is a visual representation of knowledge that structures information by arranging important aspects of a concept or topic into a pattern using labels. Graphic organizers are wonderful strategies to get students actively involved in their learning. ⚫ Because graphic organizers include both words and visual images, they are effective with a wide variety of learners, including ESL, gifted, and special needs students. ⚫ Graphic organizers present information in concise ways that highlight the organization and relationships of concepts. They can be use with any subject at any level. . Why Graphic Organizers? ⚫ When important information is isolated, we can see how concepts are connected, and this makes it more easily understood. ⚫ Graphic organizers help students focus on what is important because they highlight key concept and vocabulary, and the relationships among them. ⚫ The human mind organizes and store information in a series of networks. Graphic organizers are visual depictions that resemble networks and allow students to add or modify their background knowledge by seeing the connections and contradictions between existing knowledge and new information. ⚫ Graphic organizers serve as mental tools to help the learner remember. The information in a graphic organizer is visual as well as verbal; highlights the relationships between ideas; and focuses on the most important information. Thus the learner is better able to understand and retain the material. ⚫ Constructing or evaluating graphic organizers requires the student to be actively involved with the information. ⚫ Individual students who use graphic organizers in the classroom develop their ability to use them independently as study tools for note taking, planning, presentation, and review.

Basic Pattern of Graphic Organizers ⚫ Conceptual ⚫ Hierarchical ⚫ Cyclical ⚫ Sequential 4. Conceptual Organizer These types of graphic organizer include a main concept or central idea with supporting facts, evidence, or characteristics. Some common examples are webs, Venn diagrams, and central question organizers. . Hierarchical Organizer These organizers begin with a topic or concept ant the include a number of ranks or levels below the topic. The key characteristic of the pattern is that there are distinct levels that proceed from top to bottom or bottom to top. Cyclical Organizer The cyclical organizer depicts a series of events without beginning or end. The formation is circular and continuous. Sequential Organizer Sequential organizers arrange events in chronological order. This type of organizer is helpful when event have a specific beginning and end. It is also appropriate for cause and effect, process and product and problem solution text. The pattern is linear, as in a timeline.

Prompt Questions for Making Predictions • What can you see on the cover page? • Who do you think is inside the boat? • Can you read the title? • What does "wild things" mean? • Can you find a wild thing on the cover page? • What is this story mainly about? Checking the Story Elements for Comprehension ⚫ Who is the main character? ⚫ When and where did the story start? ⚫ What happened to the main character? ⚫ What happened to the main character? . Checking Details for More Comprehension: Max's Journey ① Max was sent to bed. ② A forest grew in Max's room. ③ Max sailed off to where the wild things are. ④ The wild things made Max king of all wild things. ⑤ Max sent the wild things off to bed. ⑥ Max was lonely. ⑦ Max stepped into his boat and waved good-bye. ⑧ Max sailed back into his own room.