Resources: Graphic Organizers
READY-MADE ORGANIZERS
For students who are new to graphic organizers, the pages below provide an excellent array of pre-made maps and diagrams.
Teacher Vision - all ages
Free, printable graphic organizers of all kinds, organized by grade and subject – you can even find organizers for math procedures. Use the tools on this page to plan a piece of writing, visualize a process, or organize information learned from a class or a textbook.
Freeology - grades 4 - 12
Print and fill out the organizers on this page to assist in making inferences, writing poetry, comparing concepts, and much more. You can browse through the gallery to get ideas, or type a few key words into the search field at the bottom of the page if you know what you’re looking for. The page also features tips for getting the most out of graphic organizers.
CUSTOMIZABLE GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
For students who are ready to create their own learning tools, the pages below allow users to create diagrams that can be tailored to a specific task or for certain information.
Grapholite - grades 4 and up
This free website offers both templates for common formats like Venn diagrams and mind maps or blank pages for users to create their own organizers. It’s very easy to use, offering sleek, useful tools with minimal distraction. Free accounts with basic services are available, or users can upgrade to a premium package for a fee.
Wisemapping - grades 4 and up
After creating a free account, users can create their own diagrams and customize them with color-coding, icons, etc. Diagrams can be stored online, printed, and shared electronically.
Bubbl.us - grades 4 and up
Users can make their own diagrams without creating an account, then print or export them as picture files. Fewer options (no picture icons or possibility of linking to different websites) may make this a good mapping tool for students who are easily distracted.
For students who are new to graphic organizers, the pages below provide an excellent array of pre-made maps and diagrams.
Teacher Vision - all ages
Free, printable graphic organizers of all kinds, organized by grade and subject – you can even find organizers for math procedures. Use the tools on this page to plan a piece of writing, visualize a process, or organize information learned from a class or a textbook.
Freeology - grades 4 - 12
Print and fill out the organizers on this page to assist in making inferences, writing poetry, comparing concepts, and much more. You can browse through the gallery to get ideas, or type a few key words into the search field at the bottom of the page if you know what you’re looking for. The page also features tips for getting the most out of graphic organizers.
CUSTOMIZABLE GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
For students who are ready to create their own learning tools, the pages below allow users to create diagrams that can be tailored to a specific task or for certain information.
Grapholite - grades 4 and up
This free website offers both templates for common formats like Venn diagrams and mind maps or blank pages for users to create their own organizers. It’s very easy to use, offering sleek, useful tools with minimal distraction. Free accounts with basic services are available, or users can upgrade to a premium package for a fee.
Wisemapping - grades 4 and up
After creating a free account, users can create their own diagrams and customize them with color-coding, icons, etc. Diagrams can be stored online, printed, and shared electronically.
Bubbl.us - grades 4 and up
Users can make their own diagrams without creating an account, then print or export them as picture files. Fewer options (no picture icons or possibility of linking to different websites) may make this a good mapping tool for students who are easily distracted.
ReadWriteThink - kindergarten and up
This site, whose developers are partnered with the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English, is host to a wealth of interactive organizers to help students make the most of reading and writing. Some of our favorites are Comic Creator, a way to portray simple plot lines as comic strips; Timeline, an easy-to-use tool for making timelines of stories or historical events; Venn Diagram, a wonderful way to use logic to understand concepts; and Persuasion Map, a tool for planning and organizing points to be made in a persuasive essay.
This site, whose developers are partnered with the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English, is host to a wealth of interactive organizers to help students make the most of reading and writing. Some of our favorites are Comic Creator, a way to portray simple plot lines as comic strips; Timeline, an easy-to-use tool for making timelines of stories or historical events; Venn Diagram, a wonderful way to use logic to understand concepts; and Persuasion Map, a tool for planning and organizing points to be made in a persuasive essay.
Links are provided for informational purposes only. Links do not indicate endorsement of any particular products or services. Some resources may not be appropriate for all learners. We urge you to carefully review any of the products, services, or tools linked to from these pages prior to allowing children to use them without adult supervision.