Venn Diagrams
All Grades - Comprehension & Content Areas
Main Characteristics/Uses
-Shows relationships between and among things
-Two or more overlapping circles
-Differences on the outsides, similarities in the overlapping section
-Compare and contrast texts (or anything!)
Why Venn Diagrams?
-They help students think more analytically.
-They support Common Core State Standards (comprehending fiction & nonfiction books, interpreting visual information, structure of stories...).
-They support English Language Learners (graphic organizers help students structure information).
Endless Circles
Venn diagrams don't need to have only two circles! They can be used to find relationships between many things.
All Ages
These aren't just used for elementary students; venn diagrams can be used throughout high school, college, and so on.
Various Content Areas
Venn diagrams are also cool because they can be used for every subject! They are a popular literacy strategy but their usefulness does not stop there.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Pictures can be used rather than words for younger students or ELLs.
-Flexible usage.
-Helps students learn to compare and contrast, as well as interpret information visually.
Cons
-Comparing and contrasting is a skill with which younger students may struggle.
-They are not always super fun.