Types of Graphic Organizers

What is a Graphic Organizer?

A graphic organizer is a tool or framework that allows you to collect, relate, and/or present information visually. They can take many forms, and include favorites such as the Venn diagram, story webs, and concept maps. Information presented in an easy-to-read format can enhance thinking, spark new ideas, and maintain focus on the topic or task at hand. A graphic organizer is intended to provide structure to ideas or concepts, making it easy to collect or add information. Once completed, it serves as a presentation or study model.

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Types of Graphic Organizers on Storyboard That

Storyboard That has designed versatile layouts for you to use for creating amazing storyboards and comic strips. Make your graphic organizer template custom for your lesson, by adding guidelines for your students and even the amount of cells you want them to use!!

Take a look at the graphic organizer layouts Storyboard That offers!

Changing your storyboard layout within the Storyboard Creator is simple:

1. Click on "Storyboard Layout" at the bottom of the Storyboard Creator. A pop-up window will appear.
2. Click on the image of your desired layout.
3. The pop-up window will automatically close after you have made a selection.

Storyboard That Layouts

Layout	Image	Best For	Not Ideal For
Traditional		Plot Diagram Character Map Linear Narratives	Presenting Information without a Hierarchy
T-Chart		Comparison Cause and Effect Mnemonics/Acronyms	Sequencing Vocabulary
Grid		Comparison Changes Over Time Charts	Brainstorming
Frayer Model		Vocabulary SWOT Analysis Examples of a Central Topic	Linear Narratives Sequencing
Spider Map		Brainstorming Ideas Vocabulary Examples of a Central Topic	Linear Narratives Changes Over Time
Timeline		Historical Events Sequencing Biography	Examples of a Central Topic Character Map
16x9		Planning for Film Comics Narratives with Greater Detail	Presenting Information without a hierarchy
Cycle		Hero’s Journey Life Cycles	Vocabulary Character Map
Chart		Comparison Themes, Symbols, and Motifs	Brainstorming
Worksheet		Creating Worksheets Full-Page Stories	Sequencing Vocabulary
Poster		Large Scale Diagrams Presentations Wall Decorations	Letter Size (8.5" x 11")

There are many ways to use Storyboard That's various layouts beyond just making a graphic organizer template! Check out our other graphic organizer articles for more in-depth information and ideas.

• Traditional Storyboard
• T-Chart
• Grid
• Frayer Model
• Spider Map
• Timeline
• 16x9 Ratio