Graphic organizers provide an interesting way for a writer to outline their thoughts before they put their pen to paper (or fingers to computer keys!). There are many forms that can be used -- based on the purpose of the writing. http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/students/learning/lr1grorg.htm describes the different types of graphic organizers and how they could be used with students.
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/ has a variety of forms in pdf format to print off and use. This site is maintained by the company, Houghton Mifflin.
Here are some examples from the site:
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/sandwich.pdf Sandwich: uses different parts of a sandwich to outline details for a story
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/factopin.pdf fact and opinion
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/ideawheel.pdf Idea wheel
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/storymap2_eng.pdf Story Map plot
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/persuasion.pdf Persuasion map
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