The Essay Map is an interactive graphic organizer that enables students to organize and outline their ideas for writing assignments. 

Use this graphic organizer to develop an outline for an essay that includes an introductory statement, main ideas, supporting details, and a conclusion.

I used this with my 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students to help them review and improve their writing. 

If any of their boxes are checked "NO" they must go back and correct the mistakes and check the "CORRECTED" box after they have fixed their mistakes. 

I kept this sheet at our Writing Center and also had students use them for Writing Homework assignments. 

Hope this helps =)

This former freebie is now available for purchase here and on TeachersPayTeachers.com

This former freebie is now available for purchase.

1 page graphic organizer

This sheet can be used for each vocabulary word in the student's personal dictionary. 

Suggestions:

• Punch holes in the document before handing out to students and have them keep track of their word meaning sheets with a 3 ring binder.
• Allow students to create their own decorative cover pages
• Allow students to draw or cut & paste images on a separate sheet of paper to accompany select vocabulary words.