Graphic Organizer Overview

Here I am, saying that brevity is everything, and I haven't been following my own advice.  Here's everything I've learned about graphic organizers so far.  In brief!
 
Making a Graphic Organizer
1) Pick a book
2) Read! 
3) Write down the book title and the author in a prominent place.
4) Think about how you want to organize your information: lists or pictures or grouping ideas.
5)  Add things that jump out at you to the organizer.  Quotes, themes, ideas, jokes. 
6) Make it YOURS - add color, doodles, drawings, flair! 


Graphic Organizer Hacks:
DON'T erase.
DON'T write something for every page.
DON'T stop reading during the good parts to write stuff down. 
DON'T write every character.
DO write down words that you don't understand so you can look them up later.
DO add pictures or color your graphic organizer.
DO write down page numbers.
DO make it fun! 

NO SPOILERS:
1) Write down keywords for events (e.g. write down "poison" but not "Poppy drinks poison.")
2) Write down characters in order of appearance
3) Draw a picture of the climax, NOT the resolution
4) If you must include a spoiler, tape a piece of paper over it
5) Review your organizer once you're done to make sure you don't spoil the book

If you love the book, it'll show in the organizer!
My organizer for graphic organizers: