FramesA 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

GoalsSelect three goals for this school year.

Ponders IdeasWhat do you often find yourself thinking about? What are you thinking about now?

Be PreparedWhat do you do to prepare yourself for learning? What tools do you use?

CuriosityWhat 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 mymaterials 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 Strength

s(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 mymaterials ready for school.

I like thinking about things.

I do some research and think again.