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EP213 — Sentence Frames for ELL Students: The Scaffold That Changes Everything

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EP213 — Sentence Frames for ELL Students: The Scaffold That Changes Everything

July 17, 2026

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Sentence Frames for ELL Students: The Scaffold That Changes Everything

Most ELL teachers use sentence frames in some form. But there is a significant difference between having frames on the board and using them in…

One task. Four frames. Every level reached. 🎯 Thi

One task. Four frames. Every level reached. 🎯

This is how you differentiate for your ELL students without starting over from scratch. ✅

Save this for your next lesson planning session. 📌
EP213 in bio. 🔗
Comment FRAMES for free scaffolded language frame templates. 💬

When you see classroom/content teachers picking up

When you see classroom/content teachers picking up on those EL strategies! It’s a win for everyone! 🎉👏

Looking to support ELLs in content? DM us SCAFFOLDING, and we'll send you our free scaffolding guide!

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A love sotry like no other! Drop a 👍 if you agree!

A love sotry like no other! Drop a 👍 if you agree!

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Unlock the secret to language mastery with our FRE

Unlock the secret to language mastery with our FREE guide! Discover effective routines that reinforce listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while also supporting newcomers. You'll have your first month of language content planned!

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5 minutes a day. Same structure. Every session. ⏰

5 minutes a day. Same structure. Every session. ⏰

This is what our members say produces the most language growth in their ELL classrooms — and it is the simplest thing you will add this year. 🏆

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Check out how one of our members runs her ELL less

Check out how one of our members runs her ELL lessons! 🩷🤍

I teach Levels 1–3, and each group gets differentiated support, allowing each student to learn at their pace. We start with a picture: students share 3 things they see and a question to build language.Each student works with targeted vocabulary at their level.For comprehension, I use sentence frames to support answering in complete sentences.

Want a whole month-long sample of this routine?! DM us ROUTINES!

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Ready to elevate your school's ELL game? Want them

Ready to elevate your school's ELL game? Want them to cover your membership?

DM us "Partnerships" and we'll hook you up with a FREE estimate! Let's make it happen together!

Real talk for ELL teachers. 🎙️ Which of these is m

Real talk for ELL teachers. 🎙️
Which of these is most true in your classroom right now? 🤔

A. My ELL students participate confidently in structured speaking activities. 🗣️✅
B. I use partner talk, but lower-level students mostly disengage. 😬
C. I want more speaking in my lessons, but I'm not sure how to structure it for every level. 😕
D. Speaking is built into every lesson, and I can see the language growth happening. 📈

Drop your answer below — I read every single one. 💬

And what you share shapes what we keep talking about. 🫂
Full episode on structured speaking activities — EP212 — in bio. 🔗

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