CleoAnne Worthan
 A type of graphic organizer
 2 Main types: spider and hierarchal
 “Graphic organizers such as concept maps prompt students to reread texts passages in
order to clarify understanding” (Fisher et, al,. 2011, p. 10)
 Helps to organize information
 Provide “quick and efficient illustrations of complicated ideas” (Fisher & Frey, 2012, p.
106)
 Beneficial for both ELL students and students with disabilities
Cells
Cells
Lack a
Nucleus
Have a
Nucleus
Prokaryotic
Eukaryotic
Two Types
Animal
Bacteria
Plant
Both
Have
Example
Red
Blood
Cell
Mitochondria,
Cell
Membrane,
etc.
Also
Have
Cell wall,
Chloroplast,
Vacuole
 Give a purpose and guiding questions
 Type of Concept map: spider or hierarchal
 Template vs create your own
 Group or individual