4 Squares Graphic Organizers
There are tons of graphic organizers out there, but the 4 Squares Graphic Organizer is my favorite. This is my “go to” graphic organizer because it can be created on the fly using just a sheet of paper and a pencil. It can also be used in a myriad of different ways.
4-Square Graphic Organizers make arranging information easy. When students are asked to summarize a story, article, or event, they can become overwhelmed not knowing how to arrange the information. Graphic organizers help students to break information down into pieces. This makes the idea of summarizing a story or book more accessible to even a student who struggles with processing information. Check out our 3 sets of 4-Square Graphic Organizers below!
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4-Square Graphic Organizers for Reading Comprehension
This set of 4-Square Graphic Organizers works really well for reading comprehension. Three of the graphic organizers in this set identify key elements within a story. Use these to help your student map out the elements in a story from beginning to end.
Graphic Organizer for a Book
The first graphic organizer is designed for elementary students who are learning about the basics of a story. Encourage your student to draw and write at least 1-3 sentences in each block (depends on ability & age of student).
Graphic Organizer for an Event
The second graphic organizer is designed for summarizing and breaking down events such as the Civil War. Students will answer the basic questions: Who, Where & When, What, and Why. You may want to use it as a brainstorming activity rather than write sentences.
Storybook Graphic Organizer
The third organizer is one that can be used with younger elementary students. After reading a storybook, ask your child to draw a picture or write a sentence about the main character in the book. Now, for the rest of the squares, ask your child to describe what happened at the beginning of the book, middle, and end. Help your child to write or encourage them to draw a picture to show what happened throughout the story. Go back through the book showing them the picture clues to help them sequence the story.
Blank 4 Squares Graphic Organizer
This is a blank 4-square graphic organizer that can be used however you like. If you are studying bats, then write the word, “bat,” in the center. You can use the four corners as places to collect four different facts.
Alphabet 4-Square Graphic Organizers
The Alphabet Four Square Graphic Organizer is a set of 26 organizers that is an EXCELLENT tool for teaching letters and sounds. Each sheet features a letter of the alphabet which is showcased in the center of the page. This is an easy but effective way to teach your child capital and lowercase letters, the sounds of each letter, writing skills, and is valuable for building vocabulary. DOWNLOAD THE ALPHABET 4-SQUARE GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS HERE!
Vocabulary 4-Square Graphic Organizers
Are you looking for a new way to tackle vocabulary? Try the 4-Square Vocabulary Graphic Organizesr. You have 13 options to choose from. These organizers will require your student to define, illustrate, identify the synonym/antonym of a word, and or write a sentence using the word. There are different variations presented to meet a multitude of needs including blank versions. DOWNLOAD OUR VOCABULARY 4-SQUARE GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS HERE!
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