mythbusters: scaffolding
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For each of the following statements, decide if it is a
fact or a myth!
Statement #1Fact or Myth
Scaffolding can be described as temporary supportive frameworks adjusted to students’ particular developmental/linguistic needs in order to improve their access to meaning and ongoing linguistic and cognitive development.
Statement #1AnswerFact or Myth
Scaffolding can be described as temporary supportive frameworks adjusted to students’ particular developmental/linguistic needs in order to improve their access to meaning and ongoing linguistic and cognitive development.
Facts about Statement #1
According to the CDE…
Statement #2Fact or Myth
Scaffolding means…. • making adjustments to reduce the
rigor of the grade level academic content.
and• increasing the frequency of direct
vocabulary instruction.
Statement #2 AnswerFact or Myth
Scaffolding means…. • making adjustments to reduce the
rigor of the grade level academic content.
and• increasing the frequency of direct
vocabulary instruction.
Facts about Statement #2
According to the CDE…
As a reminder, ELs of all levels of English Language proficiency should fully participate in grade level tasks in all content areas with varying degrees of scaffolding. Teachers should refrain from making work “easier” because of a language barrier, only provide scaffolds to help each individual reach proficiency.
Statement #3Fact or Myth
Some examples of planned scaffolding include….
• modeling and explaining tasks and expectations.• using a range of information systems such as graphic
organizers, diagrams, videos, photographs and other multimedia to enhance access to content.
• providing students with language models, such as sentence frames/starters, exemplary writing samples, and teacher language modeling.
• Frequently checking for understanding during instruction and throughout the year.
Statement #3 AnswerFact or Myth
Some examples of planned scaffolding include….
• modeling and explaining tasks and expectations.• using a range of information systems such as graphic
organizers, diagrams, videos, photographs and other multimedia to enhance access to content.
• providing students with language models, such as sentence frames/starters, exemplary writing samples, and teacher language modeling.
• Frequently checking for understanding during instruction and throughout the year.
Facts about Statement #3
According the CDE…
Statement #4Fact or Myth
Just-in-time scaffolding is used when teachers do not have any planned scaffolds in place.
Statement #4 AnswerFact or Myth
Just-in-time scaffolding is used when teachers do not have any planned scaffolds in place.
Facts about Statement #4
According the CDE…
Just-in-time scaffolds stem from planned scaffolds. They are used to help EL students interact and extend their learning, thinking, and language use.
Want More? More information about scaffolding can be found on the
CDE website Appendix C: Theoretical Foundations and Research Base for California’s English Language Development Standards
Upon completion of the Mythbuster game, be sure to take the Scaffolding Mythbuster’s Quiz using Google Form in the content block below.
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