Key things to consider for Middle School Organizers:
• Recognize Cognitive Development
o This age group is just beginning to understand abstract thoughts and thinking, use graphic organizers to push these cognitive stages, this will allow students to begin to grow in their development in a more user friendly way.
• Don’t understate your students!
o Middle school is a difficult time for any child. There is a ton of social and emotion stuff going on, but that doesn’t mean students can’t experience higher-level thinking. Graphic organizers can help push this thinking and bring about remarkable results.
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Compartmentalize thinking.
o Because of all this “stuff” going on, try to give students compartmentalized space to work their thinking out. Use boxes and spaces for brainstorming, instead of lines and grids.
• Don’t be afraid to have fun.
o Middle Schooler may not hug you and draw you pictures like elementary students, but as much as they hate to admit it, they love having fun with you. Use interesting pictures, shapes or designs on your organizers to capture their attention and draw them into the learning.
o Just member, avoid that nasty meatball sundae, and make sure the organizer does just that, organizes!
Examples of Middle School Graphic Organizers:
Interdisciplinary Organizer
Interdisciplinary Organizer
Painting Brainstorming Organizer
Shape Brainstorming
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