Kids who struggle with reading can improve their reading comprehension by using graphic organizers. These simple, visual tools allow kids to break down stories and nonfiction texts. They also help kids keep track of thoughts as they read.
Graphic organizers come in many forms. The six downloads included here are intended for grade-schoolers. But older students may also find them useful. Each graphic organizer comes with a template and a filled-in example.
Kids can use these graphic organizers in one of two ways:
Summarizing graphic organizerPDF - 42.8 KB
Story elements graphic organizerPDF - 47.5 KB
Main idea graphic organizerPDF - 35.2 KB
Retelling graphic organizerPDF - 225.4 KB
KWL chart graphic organizerPDF - 38.1 KB
Character traits graphic organizerPDF - 39.2 KB