Graphic Organizers for Expository Writing

Before you can write an expository essay, you'll need to choose a topic, research your topic, organize your ideas, and create an outline to guide your writing. Graphic organizers are great tools for putting your ideas together in an organized way. Try these graphic organizers to help you craft your essay.

Gathering Grid

Gathering grids help you organize the information you collect from research and helps you to see all of your questions and sources of information quickly—all in one place.

Know Wonder Learn Chart

The letters KWL stand for what you know, what you wonder about, and what you learn. Filling out a KWL chart can help you gather information for an informative essay.

Outline

An outline can help you organize information in expository or persuasive writing .

Time Line

For how-to essays, a time line can help you organize the steps in the process.

Venn Diagram

A Venn diagram can help you summarize similarities and differences.

Response Form

A great way to write a better paper is to get feedback from a friend or family member.

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