“Turn and talk” has become a common practice in classrooms. But what’s really happening in those conversations? Frequently, we’ve noticed that students each share what they are thinking and then they are done. There is no intent to construct meaning, to explore each other’s ideas, to walk away with thinking that has been transformed in …Read more

Sentence frames are essential scaffolds for helping English language learners in our classrooms access the English language more easily. They help students determine what is important in a lesson or conversation – what they need to focus their energy on. They also make it easier for students to capture their thinking and contribute to discussions …Read more