Graphic Organizers

 
Students should be offered a choice of organizers, some may prefer paper. It is important to match the organizer to the student needs when considering paper v’s digital. Digital graphic organizers have many benefits

Student struggles with handwriting or fitting ideas in confined spaces	Digital organizers reduce the need to handwrite in paper organizers with confined or limited spaces. Chrome-based: The voice recording tool in Read&Write can help a student plan writing. Voice Notes Quick Guide For students who benefit from a planner with a model that illustrates building a paragraph(s), the table-to-text strategy can be helpful Table to Text
Student needs to brainstorm before putting ideas into categories	The following is a list of the most commonly used strategies in MCPS to help students brainstorm ideas then categorize and sort them prior to building a first writing draft. Paper based: Table to Text Sticky Note Strategy Chrome based: Voice Notes Quick Guide