WHAT IS IT?

The lotus diagram is an analtyical, organizational tool for breaking broad topics into components, which can be prioritized for implementation.

 

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

Example Diagram

WHEN IS IT USED?

The lotus diagram can be used when the topic is:

1. Complex or has many details to be learned.
   
2. Needs to be organized visually to help students organize thoughts or develop themes.

 

HOW IS IT MADE?

1. Determine the topic to be studied and state it clearly.
2. Using either brainstorming, affinity diagram, NGT, or multi-voting, narrow and prioritize the major topics.
3. Write the main topic in the center of the rectangle of the lotus diagram.
4. Place each of the eight subtopics in the rectangles surrounding the center rectangle.
5. Transfer each of the sub-topics to its corresponding numbered rectangle and brainstorm more subtopics or applications.

PRIMARY

2nd Grade Word Choice

INTERMEDIATE

Book Review

JUNIOR HIGH

Language Arts Example

ADULT

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