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    Concept Maps: Why Use A Concept Map?

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    A concept map is a visual organizer that helps students understand new concepts by having them think about what the concept is, what it is like, and examples of it. Concept maps deepen comprehension by helping students organize information and make meaningful connections between the main idea and details. There are several steps to constructing a concept map, including identifying major ideas from text, organizing ideas into categories, connecting ideas with lines or arrows, sharing connections with others, and using the map to summarize what was read. Concept maps can be used before, during, or after reading in individual, small group, or whole class settings.

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    Concept Maps: Why Use A Concept Map?

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    A concept map is a visual organizer that helps students understand new concepts by having them think about what the concept is, what it is like, and examples of it. Concept maps deepen comprehension by helping students organize information and make meaningful connections between the main idea and details. There are several steps to constructing a concept map, including identifying major ideas from text, organizing ideas into categories, connecting ideas with lines or arrows, sharing connections with others, and using the map to summarize what was read. Concept maps can be used before, during, or after reading in individual, small group, or whole class settings.

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    A concept map is a visual organizer that helps students understand new concepts by having them think about what the concept is, what it is like, and examples of it. Concept maps deepen comprehension by helping students organize information and make meaningful connections between the main idea and details. There are several steps to constructing a concept map, including identifying major ideas from text, organizing ideas into categories, connecting ideas with lines or arrows, sharing connections with others, and using the map to summarize what was read. Concept maps can be used before, during, or after reading in individual, small group, or whole class settings.

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    Concept Maps

    A concept map is a visual organizer that can enrich students' understanding of a


    new concept. Using a graphic organizer, students think about the concept in several ways. Most
    concept map organizers engage students in answering questions such as, "What is it? What is it
    like? What are some examples?" Concept maps deepen understanding and comprehension.

    When to use: Before reading During reading After reading


    How to use: Individually With small groups Whole class setting

    More comprehension strategies

    Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA)


    Jigsaw
    Listen-Read-Discuss (LRD)

    Why use a concept map?


    It helps children organize new information.
    It helps students to make meaningful connections between the main idea and other
    information.
    They're easy to construct and can be used within any content area.

    How to use a concept map


    Note: It is important that teachers spend time introducing younger students to charts and
    diagrams prior to using this strategy.
    There are several ways to construct concept maps. Most include the following steps:

    1. Model how to identify the major ideas or concepts presented in a selection of text as you
    read.
    2. Organize the ideas into categories. Remind students that your organization may change as
    you continue to read and add more information.
    3. Use lines or arrows on the map to represent how ideas are connected to one another, a
    particular category, and/or the main concept. Limit the amount of information on the map
    to avoid frustration.
    4. After students have finished the map, encourage them to share and reflect on how they
    each made the connections between concepts.
    5. Encourage students to use the concept map to summarize what was read.

    Download blank templates

    Template 1 (280K PDF)*


    Template 2 (52K PDF)*
    Template 3 (56K PDF)*

    Examples
    Science

    How a concept map could be used with a topic such as the study of weather.

    See example >

    Here's a more complex concept map from a study on bats.

    See example > (40K PDF)*

    How concept maps have been used in early childhood education to help students understand
    more about trees, their bodies, and other familiar topics.

    See example >

    Here's a step-by-step on building concept maps for a variety of topics: plants, football, and the
    Cinderella fairytale.

    See example >


    Differentiated instruction
    For second language learners, students of varying reading skill, students with
    learning disabilities, and younger learners

    Teachers can use concept maps as a pre-reading strategy by inviting students to share
    what they already know about a particular concept. While reading, teachers should ask
    students to help add to the map as a group using an overhead or large chart. This provides
    a visual aid for building upon their prior knowledge with new information they have
    gathered from reading.
    Teachers may wish to have students practice writing skills by asking students to write on
    their own concept map.
    Teach vocabulary words explicitly and use simple words.
    Be sure the pointed part of each arrow is clear. Design the graphics to minimize
    directional confusion.
    When applicable, allow students to draw pictures or use cut out pictures as well as words.

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