Frames A Tool for Differentiating Instruction

 Language Arts  Mathematics  Social Studies  Science  Fine Arts

As a Teaching Aide... Frames can be used as a graphic organizer for Whole Group or Small Group Instruction Focus on the Big Idea in the middle. in each of the outer quadrants. Clarify understanding with details

 Goals Select three goals for this school year.  Ponders Ideas What do you often find yourself thinking about? What are you thinking about now?  Be Prepared What do you do to prepare yourself for learning? What tools do you use?  Curiosity What are you curious about? What would you like to learn this school year? Scholar Frames

 Set time goals for reading  Thing about what I need to finish  I like thinking about things.  I do some research and think again.  I take a moment to think about something.  I wonder how things work.  I ask a lot of questions and I’m constantly wondering about the world.  I try to come to school every single day ready to learn.  I always pack my backpack and have my materials ready for school.

Kate Tripp – Fourth Grade Something you like to do for fun... What are you an expert (not terrible) at... Great tool for getting to know your students. Heroes & Sheroes (no rock stars or entertainers) Student Strengths (what makes you a scholar student)

 Set time goals for reading  Thing about what I need to finish  I like thinking about things.  I do some research and think again.  I try to come to school every single day ready to learn.  I always pack my backpack and have my materials ready for school.  I like thinking about things.  I do some research and think again.