Concept Maps Concept Maps A visual device to

Concept Maps

Concept Maps • A visual device to help you discover how a text is organized Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 2

Concept Maps Concept Concept 1. List the key concepts in the text – Try to express each concept in three words or less – Most concept words are nouns – List the concepts in any order Concept Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 3

Concept Maps 2. Rank the concepts so that they flow from general to specific Topic of Lesson Major Point Supporting Detail Supporting Detail Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 4

Concept Maps 3. Draw lines that connect the concepts – Add words on the lines to describe the relationship between the concepts – Linking words are often verbs, verb phrases, or prepositions Topic of Lesson Major Point Supporting Detail Supporting Detail Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 5

Concept Maps 4. Finally, review your map and make additions if needed Topic of Lesson Major Point Supporting Detail Minor Detail Supporting Detail Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 6