There are many types of graphic organizers that are helpful in planning ideas for an essay. Here are a few with their
definitions
Venn diagram two circles that intersect in the middle: good for comparing and contrasting
Timeline a chronological order of events; good for accurately recalling the history of events, inventions, etc
bubble maps also called clustering: main idea is circled in the center with related ideas circled around its useful for helping
you focus on a more specific topic for an essay
idea tree specific topic is in a box at the top with main points and examples branching off from the topic; useful for helping
you create main points and examples to support those main points
Alex is writing an essay on the life of Abraham Lincoln Which graphic organizer would be his best choice for organizing his ideas?
A

Westridge, ohio — more than 600 transportation employees went on strike at midnight last night after the westridge city council rejected their demand for a 10% pay increase. the strike affects all bus and rail services throughout westridge and the neighboring communities of turlock, smithfield, and lowell grove. "we hoped we would not be forced to strike, but until our demands are met, we really have no choice," said wanda thompson, a representative of the transportation employees union. "we simply don't get paid what we deserve." members of the westridge city council see the situation differently. "our employees already earn 6% more than the state average for similar transportation jobs," said raoul cobian, president of the westridge city council. hopefully the two groups can come to an agreement soon and bring this unnecessary strike to an end. what is the common name for the underlined information in the article?