Use of graphic organizers to improve reading comprehension.

Abstract

This study evaluates the effectiveness of graphic organizers as a tool to improve reading comprehension in ninth grade students. A diagnostic test was conducted to identify students' reading comprehension skills. Graphic organizers were applied in classes. A diagnostic test was applied with the use of graphic organizers to measure the impact on students and how they improved their reading comprehension. In addition, interviews were conducted with teachers to get their point of view. The results showed that the use of graphic organizers had a positive impact on the reading comprehension of ninth-grade students. Specifically, students were better able to identify and summarize key information in a text. The graphic organizers helped students focus on the most relevant details to get the essential information. Students increased their ability to comprehend, follow basic instructions, summarize ideas, and identify the main information. Different types of graphic organizers were used but the preferred ones were organizational, synoptic, and flow. This study suggests that graphic organizers are an effective tool to improve reading comprehension in ninth-grade students and that using the organizer according to the type of reading and content promotes students to acquire the ability to read in an organized and captivating way.