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AVID Language Frames are structured sentence starters designed to support students in developing academic language, critical thinking, and effective communication. These frames help scaffold responses, guiding students in constructing well-organized thoughts across subjects. By providing a framework for discussions, writing, and inquiry, AVID Language Frames empower students to articulate ideas with clarity and confidence, fostering deeper engagement and understanding.
LANGUAGE FRAMES = A frame is a sentence with words removed to provide a language or writing support for students.
LANGUAGE SCRIPTS = Structured, pre-planned sequences of words or phrases designed to guide communication in specific contexts.
HOW TO USE Language Frames and Scripts:
Classroom Discussions, Philosophical Chairs & Socratic Seminars
Use language frames to help students build on each other’s ideas, agree or disagree respectfully, and justify their reasoning.
Example: “I agree with ___ because…” or “I see it differently because…”
Academic Writing Support
Provide sentence stems to help students craft strong topic sentences, evidence-based responses, and conclusions.
Example: “The author’s main argument is ___ because…”
Inquiry-Based Learning & Questioning
Encourage students to ask higher-order questions using question stems.
Example: “What would happen if…?” or “How does ___ relate to ___?”
Peer Collaboration & Group Work
Use structured frames to promote effective teamwork and clear communication.
Example: “I think we should ___ because…”
Language Development & ELL Support
Support English learners by providing structured ways to express ideas in academic language.
Example: “In my opinion, ___ because…”
Reflection & Metacognition
Help students articulate their learning process and self-assess.
Example: “One strategy that helped me learn today was…”
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