There are many types of graphic organizers that are helpful in planning ideas for an essay. Here are a few with their
definitions
Venn diagram two circles that intersect in the middle: good for comparing and contrasting
Timeline a chronological order of events; good for accurately recalling the history of events, inventions, etc
bubble maps also called clustering: main idea is circled in the center with related ideas circled around its useful for helping
you focus on a more specific topic for an essay
idea tree specific topic is in a box at the top with main points and examples branching off from the topic; useful for helping
you create main points and examples to support those main points
Alex is writing an essay on the life of Abraham Lincoln Which graphic organizer would be his best choice for organizing his ideas?
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