Tree Map

Thinking Process:  Classifying

Key Question:   What are the main ideas, supporting ideas, and details in information?

Key words and phrases:  Classify, sort, group, categorize, give sufficient and related details

Design:  The category name is on the top line, subcategories on the second level, details under each subcategory.

Common Uses:  Used to sort things into categories or groups.  It can also be used to find main and supporting ideas in stories.