Scaffolding ideas to use in my class by Gabriela Cordero Gomez

1. Think aloud:

gabrielacorderogomez — 2026-05-27 21:39:54 UTC

Watch this strategy and answer one of these questions: Have you used a think aloud? Would you think this can help student get deeper into the meaning and ideas being read? Could you use it in your own class project? What do you like or dislike about a think aloud?

2. Prior knowleged

gabrielacorderogomez — 2026-05-27 21:43:29 UTC

Look at the image and answer one of these questions: Have you used a KWL chart before? What are other strategies to activate prior knowledge? What topics, in your experience, students may not know much about? Is this chart more effective for vocabulary or for grammar?

3. Turn and Talk

gabrielacorderogomez — 2026-05-27 21:51:06 UTC

Watch the video and answer: Have you tried turn and talk? What other pair or group interactive activity have you tried to encourage reading or writing? How does the strategy of jigsaw work? How does concentric circles work?

4. Teach vocabulary

gabrielacorderogomez — 2026-05-27 21:54:03 UTC

Look at the image and answer: How did you learn vocabulary as a student? Do images, sentences and synonyms help young learners? Should you use translation when teaching new vocabulary? What other ideas do you have to teach new words in class?

5. Visual aids, organizers, manipulatives, authentic resources

gabrielacorderogomez — 2026-05-27 21:57:27 UTC

Look at the following organizer and answer: How to turn common organizers into a more active, fun, and meaning exercise? What other visual aids can you add to the experience? How can you use visual aids to assess learning? What resources are your favorite in class?