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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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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. 🏆

Join us at http://equippingells.com 🎙️

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. 🔗

Join us for one of our last live challenges of the

Join us for one of our last live challenges of the summer! ☀️ DM us JulyChallenge and let’s help you feel confident, not stressed, about the new school year!

📚💪 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gear up for success!

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Join Beth for a live webinar! 🎉 Choose from two da

Join Beth for a live webinar! 🎉 Choose from two dates in July: July 22nd or 23rd. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn!

Register for the 22nd here: https://event.webinarjam.com/o79wl/register/8z37xbnn?webinar_id=25

and for the 23rd here: https://event.webinarjam.com/o79wl/register/086z2t88azywigv7u03k0/thank-you?webinar_id=25
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Your ELL students have so much to say. 🗣️ They ju

Your ELL students have so much to say. 🗣️

They just need the bridge. 🌉

Here are the 5 structured speaking activities that give it to them at every language level. 👇

Save this. Share it. 📌

EP212 in bio. 🔗
Free challenge starts July 20th — http://equippingells.com/challenge 🎁

We're excited to announce another live challenge!

We're excited to announce another live challenge! Let's get ready to start the year prepared for whoever walks into your classroom!✨

DM us JULYCHALLENGE to join in on the fun and growth— our last challenge will be in August!💪

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