1. For each of the following statements,
decide if it is a fact or a myth!
2. Statement #1
Fact or Myth
Scaffolding can be described as
temporary supportive frameworks
adjusted to students’ particular
developmental/linguistic needs in
order to improve their access to
meaning and ongoing linguistic and
cognitive development.
3. Statement #1Answer
Fact or Myth
Scaffolding can be described as
temporary supportive frameworks
adjusted to students’ particular
developmental/linguistic needs in
order to improve their access to
meaning and ongoing linguistic and
cognitive development.
5. Statement #2
Fact or Myth
Scaffolding means….
• making adjustments to reduce the rigor of
the grade level academic content.
and
• increasing the frequency of direct
vocabulary instruction.
6. Statement #2 Answer
Fact or Myth
Scaffolding means….
• making adjustments to reduce the rigor of
the grade level academic content.
and
• increasing the frequency of direct
vocabulary instruction.
7. Facts about Statement #2
According to the CDE…
As a reminder, ELs of all levels of English Language proficiency should fully
participate in grade level tasks in all content areas with varying degrees of
scaffolding. Teachers should refrain from making work “easier” because of a
language barrier, only provide scaffolds to help each individual reach
8. Statement #3
Fact or Myth
Some examples of planned scaffolding
include….
• modeling and explaining tasks and expectations.
• using a range of information systems such as graphic organizers,
diagrams, videos, photographs and other multimedia to enhance
access to content.
• providing students with language models, such as sentence
frames/starters, exemplary writing samples, and teacher language
modeling.
• frequently checking for understanding during instruction and
throughout the year.
9. Statement #3 Answer
Fact or Myth
Some examples of planned scaffolding
include….
• modeling and explaining tasks and expectations.
• using a range of information systems such as graphic organizers,
diagrams, videos, photographs and other multimedia to enhance
access to content.
• providing students with language models, such as sentence
frames/starters, exemplary writing samples, and teacher language
modeling.
• frequently checking for understanding during instruction and
throughout the year.
11. Statement #4
Fact or Myth
Just-in-time scaffolding is used when teachers do not
have any planned scaffolds in place.
12. Statement #4 Answer
Fact or Myth
Just-in-time scaffolding is used when teachers do not
have any planned scaffolds in place.
13. Facts about Statement #4
According the CDE…
Just-in-time scaffolds stem from planned scaffolds. They are used to help EL
students interact and extend their learning, thinking, and language use.
14. Want More?
More information about scaffolding can be found on the CDE
website Appendix C: Theoretical Foundations and Research Base
for California’s English Language Development Standards
Upon completion of the Mythbuster game, be sure to take the
Scaffolding Mythbuster’s Quiz using Google Form in the content
block below.
