Using Visuals

Incorporating Visuals into Instruction

Visuals are a key component to making content comprehensible, but they are not just the idea of using pictures. Graphic organizers, non-verbal cues such as gestures, sentence frames, document cameras, illustrated vocabulary cards, word walls and anchor charts are also a part of using visuals.

Picture Resources

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PWIM

Picture Word Inductive Model (PWIM) - Slides

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Picture Sources

Copy of Number Talk Images slideshow

Number Talk Images - Slides

Sentence Frames

Sentence Frames and  Sentence StartersRelated Video: Using Sentence Frames with ELLsESOL specialist Sheila Madji explains what a sentence frame is and how she might use this strategy with ELLs.[VIDEO::https://youtu.be/f3rXwstobh8]How to Use This StrategyBefore presenting a sentence frame to students: Explain what the sentence frame is and how you'll be using it.Show students if the sentence frames are posted in the classroom or in their materials for reference.In order to create a sentence frame that fits the type of response you are looking for, follow these steps:1. Write or say a model response to your question or prompt. 2.

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Sentence frames used with visuals

Sentence Frame Examples - Slides

Graphic Organizers

It is important to remember that each graphic organizer has specific linguistic features; that it is necessary to teach the language required to use it; model its use; and prepare to provide support for the student to complete and share it.

Once students are familiar with how to use a particular graphic organizer, they can be used to assess student's understanding of a concept without complex language demands.