https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg No-prep graphic organizers to develop academic language in history for 6th-8th grade multilingual learners en-us 2025-09-10 21:14:26 UTC 2025-10-13 18:28:52 UTC hello@padlet.com https://elvis.padletcdn.com/1/fetch/e_in/pixabay.com/get/g9470d9d903fca089bc8e86073f9f6e2fe5587d396196be44d6fd8aea4c26ec5fa46153d0fac4e4c112244fe8936c4107.jpg jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834176
Directions:
1. Fold a sheet of paper like an accordion (about 5-6 sections)
2. Label each section with a time period
3. Add key events, people, and vocabulary terms with visuals
4. Use sentence frames like "This event caused..." or "As a result of..."
5. Students share timelines with partners using academic language]]> 2025-09-10 21:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834176 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834177
Directions:
1. Provide students with a template of connected circles or links
2. In the first circle, students write an important historical event
3. In connected circles, they write immediate effects, then subsequent effects
4. Each link must include academic vocabulary and transitional phrases
5. Students color-code primary and secondary effects
6. Extension: Students can create branching effects to show multiple outcomes]]> 2025-09-10 21:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834177 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834178
Directions:
1. Draw a large outline of a person in the center of a page
2. Inside the figure: write the person's beliefs, feelings, and motivations
3. Around the outside: list actions, decisions, and impacts on history
4. Include at least 5 academic vocabulary words related to the historical period
5. Add quotes or speech bubbles with famous sayings
6. Share character maps in small groups using complete sentences]]> 2025-09-10 21:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834178 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834179
Directions:
1. Divide paper into four squares with the vocabulary term in the center
2. Square 1: Write the definition in academic language
3. Square 2: Draw an image or symbol representing the term
4. Square 3: Write an example from history
5. Square 4: Make a personal connection or comparison
6. Students use completed four squares for academic discussions
7. Extension: Create a class dictionary with compiled terms]]> 2025-09-10 21:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834179 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834180
Directions:
1. Create a chart with 3-4 columns labeled with different stakeholders/groups from the historical event
2. For each perspective, students complete prompts:
- This group believed...
- Their interests were...
- They were affected by...
- Primary sources from this group show...
3. Students must use evidence and historical vocabulary
4. Bottom section: Students synthesize how different perspectives shaped the event
5. Share in small groups using academic discussion sentence starters]]> 2025-09-10 21:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834180 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834181
Directions:
1. Create a four-section window pane graphic organizer
2. Label top sections with time periods (e.g., "Early 1800s" and "Late 1800s")
3. In each section, students document aspects like social structure, economy, technology, etc.
4. The bottom section is for analyzing and explaining changes using academic language
5. Students must include cause/effect language and specific historical terms
6. Extension: Add a third window to show another time period]]> 2025-09-10 21:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834181 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834182
Directions:
1. Place an image of the primary source or its title in the center of a web
2. Create connected bubbles for: Author/Creator, Time Period, Purpose, Audience, Main Ideas, Bias/Perspective
3. Students complete each section using evidence from the document
4. Require use of academic terms like "according to the document," "this reveals," or "this suggests"
5. Bottom section: Students evaluate the document's historical significance and reliability
6. Use completed webs for structured academic discussions]]> 2025-09-10 21:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834182 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834183
Directions:
1. Provide a historical question or prompt at the top of the organizer
2. Section 1: Students write a clear claim statement
3. Section 2: Students identify at least 3 pieces of evidence from historical sources
4. Section 3: For each piece of evidence, students explain the reasoning that connects it to their claim
5. Section 4: Students address a counterargument
6. Require the use of academic transition terms and content vocabulary
7. Use completed organizers to write paragraphs or prepare for debates]]> 2025-09-10 21:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834183 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834185
Directions:
1. Divide a large historical concept (e.g., Industrialization, Revolution, etc.) into 4-5 subtopics
2. Assign expert groups to create concept maps for each subtopic using a template
3. Maps must include: key vocabulary, people, events, causes/effects, and visuals
4. Students then form jigsaw groups with one expert from each subtopic
5. Experts teach their section to the group using academic language
6. The final product is a comprehensive class concept map connecting all elements
7. Include sentence frames for explanations and questions]]> 2025-09-10 21:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834185 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834186
Directions:
1. Create a bridge-shaped organizer with three sections
2. Section 1: "3 Important Facts" - Students list three key pieces of information with academic vocabulary
3. Section 2: "2 Connections" - Students make two connections (to present day, to other historical events, or personal)
4. Section 3: "1 Question" - Students pose one higher-order thinking question they still have
5. On the supporting pillars, students write key vocabulary terms that support their understanding
6. Students share in pairs or small groups using complete sentences and academic language
7. Extension: Research answers to questions]]> 2025-09-10 21:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834186 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834187
Directions:
1. Create a three-column flowchart labeled "Problem," "Solution(s)," and "Result(s)"
2. In the Problem column, students describe a historical issue using academic terms
3. In the Solution column, students detail actions taken to address the problem
4. In the Result column, students analyze short and long-term effects
5. Students draw arrows showing relationships between elements
6. Require use of cause/effect language and specific historical terminology
7. Extension: Add evaluation boxes rating the effectiveness of solutions]]> 2025-09-10 21:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834187 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834188
Directions:
1. Create a four-section grid labeled R, A, F, T
2. R (Role): Students identify historical figure or group they'll write as
3. A (Audience): Students identify who their writing is directed to
4. F (Format): Students select writing format (letter, speech, diary, etc.)
5. T (Topic): Students outline key points using historical vocabulary
6. Provide word banks with time-period appropriate language and transitions
7. Bottom section: Students plan key vocabulary and phrases to include
8. Use completed organizers to draft creative historical writing pieces]]> 2025-09-10 21:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/8vf7qxpu5q7j3pqg/wish/3578834188