https://padlet.com/jesquivez/tqfvcr637umeipc6 A collection of engaging activities using graphic organizers to support English Language Development in mathematics en-us 2025-05-20 21:00:35 UTC 2025-11-08 19:34:46 UTC hello@padlet.com https://elvis.padletcdn.com/1/fetch/e_in/pixabay.com/get/g3adad0d10e70ccc27024740f620ac639346303e5d691d5f8ba3e6feeefd11c980f12c438009cdb632ba306ac89b759bf.jpg jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/tqfvcr637umeipc6/wish/3459890563 1. The math term
2. A definition in their own words
3. A visual representation/drawing
4. The term used in a mathematical sentence

Great for terms like 'sum,' 'difference,' 'product,' 'quotient,' 'fraction,' etc.

Differentiation: K-2 can focus on basic terms with more drawings, while upper grades can include more complex vocabulary and relationships.]]> 2025-05-20 21:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/tqfvcr637umeipc6/wish/3459890563 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/tqfvcr637umeipc6/wish/3459890564
For K-2: Use simple concepts like shapes or addition
For 3-5: Focus on operations and fractions
For 6-8: Include algebraic concepts and relationships]]> 2025-05-20 21:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/tqfvcr637umeipc6/wish/3459890564 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/tqfvcr637umeipc6/wish/3459890565 K-2: Compare 2D and 3D shapes
3-5: Compare fractions and decimals
6-8: Compare equations and expressions

Students must use appropriate academic language to explain similarities and differences.]]> 2025-05-20 21:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/tqfvcr637umeipc6/wish/3459890565 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/tqfvcr637umeipc6/wish/3459890566 1. What do I know? (Given information)
2. What do I need to find out? (Question)
3. What math words give me clues? (Key vocabulary)
4. What operation(s) should I use?
5. Show my work
6. Write my answer in a complete sentence

Adjust complexity based on grade level.]]> 2025-05-20 21:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/tqfvcr637umeipc6/wish/3459890566 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/tqfvcr637umeipc6/wish/3459890567 Root: Main concept
Trunk: Basic terms
Branches: Related terms
Leaves: Examples

For example:
Root: Geometry
Trunk: Shapes
Branches: 2D shapes, 3D shapes
Leaves: Specific shape names and properties]]> 2025-05-20 21:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/tqfvcr637umeipc6/wish/3459890567 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/tqfvcr637umeipc6/wish/3459890568 K-2: Steps to add two-digit numbers
3-5: Steps to divide with remainders
6-8: Steps to solve equations

Each step must include proper mathematical vocabulary and transition words.]]> 2025-05-20 21:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/tqfvcr637umeipc6/wish/3459890568 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/tqfvcr637umeipc6/wish/3459890570 Left column: New math term or concept
Right column: Personal connection, example, or explanation

Encourage students to include drawings, real-world examples, and proper academic language in their explanations.]]> 2025-05-20 21:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/tqfvcr637umeipc6/wish/3459890570 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/tqfvcr637umeipc6/wish/3459890573 - Operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
- Measurement words (length, width, height)
- Shape words (vertex, edge, face)
- Comparison words (greater than, less than)

Students sort word cards into appropriate categories and explain their reasoning using complete sentences.]]> 2025-05-20 21:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/tqfvcr637umeipc6/wish/3459890573 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/tqfvcr637umeipc6/wish/3459890574 - 'I noticed that...'
- 'I solved this by...'
- 'Another strategy would be...'
- 'I know my answer is reasonable because...'

Students fill in frames using appropriate math vocabulary while solving problems.]]> 2025-05-20 21:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/tqfvcr637umeipc6/wish/3459890574 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/tqfvcr637umeipc6/wish/3459890575 K: What do I Know about this math term?
W: What do I Want to know?
L: What did I Learn?
Plus: How can I use this in real life?

Students complete the chart before, during, and after learning new mathematical concepts, using academic language throughout.]]> 2025-05-20 21:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/tqfvcr637umeipc6/wish/3459890575