Graphic Organizer with Main Section and Three Supporting Sections

This free printable graphic organizer with one large section and three supporting sections helps students connect one central topic with three related ideas, facts, categories, examples, or details.

The template includes a heading area at the top, one large vertical section on the left, and three larger sections stacked on the right.

This simple structure works well when students need to focus on one main concept and three important pieces of supporting information.

Classroom Ideas

Use this printable organizer to help students:

Organize one main idea and three supporting details
Record three facts about a topic
Compare three characteristics of one subject
Organize three examples related to a concept
Break a topic into three categories
Plan three supporting points before writing
Record three observations in science
Summarize a lesson using three key ideas
Organize research notes
Connect one question with three possible answers or findings

Suggested Grade Levels

This graphic organizer is especially useful for Grades 2-6.

For younger students, teachers can place a picture, title, or keyword in the large section and use the three smaller areas for drawings, labels, or short responses.

Older students can use the organizer independently for summarizing, research, note-taking, and writing preparation.

How Can Students Use the Different Sections?

The large left section can hold:

A main topic
A central idea
A character
A question
A concept
A title or prompt

The three sections on the right can be used for:

Supporting details
Examples
Characteristics
Facts
Categories
Evidence
Key ideas
Observations

This layout helps students see how three important pieces of information connect to one central focus.

Ideas Across Subjects

Language Arts:
Use the large section for a character, story, or main idea and the three sections for traits, evidence, events, or supporting details.

Science:
Place an animal, plant, habitat, material, or scientific concept in the large section and record three facts, characteristics, or observations.

Social Studies:
Use the main section for a country, historical figure, event, or community and organize three important facts or features.

Vocabulary and Language Learning:
Place a word or topic in the large section and use the three sections for a definition, example, synonym, translation, or related information.

Writing:
Use the large section for the writing topic or claim and the three sections for supporting points, evidence, or examples.

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FAQ

What is this graphic organizer used for?
It helps students connect one main topic or idea with three related facts, details, examples, categories, or supporting points.

What should students write in the large section?
The large section can contain the main topic, concept, question, character, title, or central idea.

What can students put in the three sections?
They can use the three sections for supporting details, facts, examples, characteristics, evidence, or key ideas.

What grade levels is this printable suitable for?
It is especially useful for Grades 2-6. Younger students can use drawings and short labels, while older students can add more detailed notes.

Can this organizer be used for writing?
Yes. Students can place the topic or claim in the large section and use the three smaller areas for supporting points or evidence.

Can students draw instead of write?
Yes. The sections can contain drawings, symbols, keywords, short sentences, or a combination of text and visuals.

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