When
this topic came up on the blog, it struck my mind right on its peak. I used to
use this method in reading comprehension. but not anymore. Frankly speaking, I
can't remember the reason why I stopped using this method. Never mind, then, as
I still remember the good times doing it.
Graphic
organizers may look like simple fill-in-the-blank worksheets, but they are
actually so much more. These pieces of paper full of circles, squares and
connecting lines help improve students' comprehension and encourage them to
think critically. Whether they are used to compare and contrast, analyze
relationships, brainstorm, explore concepts or just take notes, graphic
organizers help students see their reading and writing instruction in a new
way.
As the technology always develops, we are dealing with students who are
accustomed to visual material. Verbal or linguistic learners tend to perform
well in a language arts classroom, but not all students are verbally or
linguistically inclined. Graphic organizers help students with different
learning styles, particularly logical and visual learners. While reading a
story, students can use a graphic organizer to outline the sequence of the
story, identify the main traits of a character or chart the conflicts that
appear in the text. For example, a graphic organizer may have a box for a
character's name in the middle and boxes around the page asking for examples of
the character's feelings, thoughts, actions and physical characteristics. This
helps students to see the text in a new way -- and through a medium that fits
their style of learning.
Not
only the students, teacher are also having benefit from this technique, as a graphic
organizer is a visual display that demonstrates relationships between facts,
concepts or ideas. A graphic organizer guides the learner’s thinking as they
fill in and build upon a visual map or diagram. So, teachers can deliver the
material in a lot more familiar way. To inspire more, here is an example taken
online : http://www.fcrr.org/curriculum/PDF/G4-5/45CPartOne.pdf
Hi Bu Endah, I like the idea of helping the students to comprehend better and think critically. The link that you provided is also very rich. I hope there are more people reading this post. By the way, I also interested in your title, "Chomp into a good book", do you think using graphic organizers help us to chomp in the book? Have a great week,
Absolutely. As the word "digest" becomes more and more common, I try to put the meaning into "chomp". Chomping itself is unique, the meaning is "to chew food noisily". This is one of my students' habits; chomp.
The analogue is when they chomp, they think, they can finish their meal quickly. That's a hundred percent correct. But they don't know that the activity of chewing slowly and quietly will help their digestion system, a lot.
So, in my opinion, using graphic organizer is helpful but we cannot go deep into the material without using extra or additional technique, such as reading aloud, retelling the story and still many other.
Well, that's merely an opinion; my opinion. No sour grapes is consumed. CHEERS!
The narrative of your word choice on chomp is very enlightening Bu Endah. I do not know that it is not only philosophical but practical in the same time. I am glad that I asked you the question. Awesome! I hope that we will continue writing and discussing like this although the data collection ended on April 2014.
I am preparing other materials to be shared. However, you or the other teachers can start the discussion too. It will be refreshing.
Thanks for your concern. We had the announcement yesterday and our students passed it all, with a variety of scores, of course. My school is having final exam until May 26th. How's your thing then? Miss you.
Hi Bu Endah,
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of helping the students to comprehend better and think critically. The link that you provided is also very rich. I hope there are more people reading this post. By the way, I also interested in your title, "Chomp into a good book", do you think using graphic organizers help us to chomp in the book?
Have a great week,
Absolutely. As the word "digest" becomes more and more common, I try to put the meaning into "chomp". Chomping itself is unique, the meaning is "to chew food noisily". This is one of my students' habits; chomp.
ReplyDeleteThe analogue is when they chomp, they think, they can finish their meal quickly. That's a hundred percent correct. But they don't know that the activity of chewing slowly and quietly will help their digestion system, a lot.
So, in my opinion, using graphic organizer is helpful but we cannot go deep into the material without using extra or additional technique, such as reading aloud, retelling the story and still many other.
Well, that's merely an opinion; my opinion. No sour grapes is consumed. CHEERS!
The narrative of your word choice on chomp is very enlightening Bu Endah. I do not know that it is not only philosophical but practical in the same time. I am glad that I asked you the question. Awesome! I hope that we will continue writing and discussing like this although the data collection ended on April 2014.
ReplyDeleteI am preparing other materials to be shared. However, you or the other teachers can start the discussion too. It will be refreshing.
Cheers,
Sure thing.
DeleteBe free to be inactive if you are completely busy with your task. I'll live.
Can I ask you a favor? It's private. I'll use email, then.
Hi Bu Endah,
DeleteHow's everything? I wrote to you via email replying this comment actually. Anyway, I hope your students doing well on the national examination.
I have been waiting for your email. I will be happy if I can help.
Hope to seeyou online very soon.
Cheers,
Thanks for your concern. We had the announcement yesterday and our students passed it all, with a variety of scores, of course.
DeleteMy school is having final exam until May 26th.
How's your thing then?
Miss you.