Using Classtools: Diagrams

(Fishbone, Venn Diagram, Telescopic Topic, Target, Hamburger, Jigsaw Diagram)

ClassTools provides templates which help users easily create several different types of diagrams to help when brainstorming or creating concept maps.  The types of diagrams include Fishbone, Venn Diagram, Telescopic Topic, Target, Hamburger, and Jigsaw Diagram.

Fishbone- allows you to categorize, subdivide, and summarize your ideas.

Venn Diagram- spot similarities and differences between two or three different ideas.

Telescopic Topic- Creates a "spring loaded" summary/outline of a topic.  Each + expands with more information.

Target- Helps you categorize your ideas and then expand each idea further.

Hamburger- This allows users to easily plan for essay writing with a simple visual.

Jigsaw Diagram- Helps students make connections between ideas in an engaging and visual manner.

Fishbone: 

• sort parts of speech
• story map
• character sketch 

Venn Diagram:

• compare contrast 

Telescopic Topic:

• outline for research project
• study guide for students
• biography
• plan for creative writing 

Target:

• sort historical events
• character maps
• vocabulary words 

Hamburger:

• essay writing
• summaries
• biographies/autobiographies
• opinion writing 

 Jigsaw Diagram:

• match events with dates
• match people to their actions
• select character and connect to their traits
• story maps
• sequencing