Data Charts
When to use:
- to interact with the text and make connections
- to organize ideas after reading
- to build comprehension
- to organize information about a topic after reading
- scaffolding with students who need extra support
Best used for topics that can be divided into 4+ subtopics.
How to use:
1. Create chart on own paper or use fillable.
2. List the characteristics across the top of the chart and examples in the left hand column.
3. Students add words, pictures, sentences, or paragraphs to each cell.
- to interact with the text and make connections
- to organize ideas after reading
- to build comprehension
- to organize information about a topic after reading
- scaffolding with students who need extra support
Best used for topics that can be divided into 4+ subtopics.
How to use:
1. Create chart on own paper or use fillable.
2. List the characteristics across the top of the chart and examples in the left hand column.
3. Students add words, pictures, sentences, or paragraphs to each cell.
data_chart_fillable.pdf | |
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McKenzie, G.R. (1979). Data charts: A crutch for helping pupils organize reports. Language Arts, 56, 784-788.