A communication tool that uses visual symbols to express knowledge, concepts, thought or ideas and the relationships between them
ClockDiagram
A variant of a pie chart that can be used for diagramming the use of hours in a day
VennDiagram
Shows the logical relationships between groups. Can be used in the classroom as a help students compare and contrast two objects or concepts
Decision-makingDiagram
Provides a visual layout for organizing the possible alternatives to a problem along with their advantages and disadvantages
KWHL Chart
Allows a student to document their learning process from start to finish on a particular subject
Y-Chart
A three-part graphic organizer that is used for describing the three aspects of a topic
Cycle Diagram
Used to show how a series of events interacts repeatedly through a cycle
Fishbone Diagram
Used to identify the causes or components of a complex system or event
Frayer Model
A tool for gaining a better understanding of complex concepts. The model helps to develop the definition, characteristics, examples and non-examples of a concept
Star Diagram
Used for organizing the characteristics of a single topic
Chain Diagram
Also called sequence of events charts, are a type of graphic organizer that describes the stages or steps in a process
Graphic Organizers
Also known as knowledge map, concept map, story map, cognitive Organizers, advance Organizer or concept diagram