What is it?A flexible instructional tool to help students construct meaning and organize their knowledge before, during or after instruction. They can be completed linguistically or non-linguistically.
How do I use it?• Model how to use a specific organizer with familiar content.• Allow students to help complete a class graphic organizer.• Show several completed examples.• Monitor students as they complete their own graphic organizer with new content.
Accommodations for ELLsModel and demonstrate the strategy first, using guided practice and mixed-ability partner support before expecting independent application. Partner ELL students with students more proficient in English.Preteach and accommodate the academic language and vocabulary needed to understand and complete the corresponding graphic...