The primary standard addressed in this activity is developing and improving writing skills. With the help of this graphic organizer, students learn about the basic structure of an essay or paragraph. They learn how to select a specific topic, construct a coherent topic sentence, develop three main ideas related to the topic, provide supporting details for these main ideas, and finally, conclude the discussion with a closing sentence. These activities aim to improve students' ability to present their thoughts systematically and logically.
Understand the topic: Before filling in the graphic organizer, ensure you understand the topic you'll be writing about. If needed, research to gather enough information to complete your graphic organizer.
Identify Main Ideas: These main ideas will serve as the main points for your essay. They should be relevant to your topic and help support your thesis or intended message.
Fill in Details: Under each main idea, provide details or evidence to support them. This could include facts, statistics, anecdotes, examples, etc.
Conclusion: In your conclusion, summarize your main points and revisit your ideas. Discuss the implications of your information and perhaps lead into a call to action for your reader.
Review: Review your graphic organizer and ensure everything is clear and makes sense regarding your main points and details. Make sure the flow of information is logical.
Write: The graphic organizer is your guiding light. Use it as an outline to write your essay. Follow the structure you've created to keep your writing organized.
Remember that the graphic organizer is a versatile tool. Not all elements may be necessary depending on the specific requirements of your essay or information writing piece. You have the control to adapt it to your needs.