Fishbone Organiser: Topic, Factors and Details
Organise a main topic, four factors and two details for each factor using labelled or blank layouts.
- Year levels
- Years 2–6
- Pages
- 2
- File type
- Subject
- Reading, English
- Resource types
- Graphic Organizers, Worksheets
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About this resource
This Fishbone Graphic Organiser can help students organise details as they read independently to determine the main idea. This could be a helpful tool for students who need extra support with comprehending text.
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Teaching tips & learning objectives
Learning objectives
- Break a main topic into four contributing factors
- Record details beneath the factor they support
- Use a visual hierarchy to show relationships among ideas
Teaching tips
- Write the main topic first, then name the four broadest factors before adding details.
- Use one colour per factor when reviewing how details connect to the larger topic.
Skills covered
- Information organisation — ideas are grouped under four factors.
- Relationship mapping — branch placement shows how details support a topic.
- Planning — the visual structure prepares information for discussion or writing.
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Core concepts
Core concepts
Core concepts
- Fishbone map
- Factors and details
- Graphic organisation
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