Sentence Frames and Sentence Starters for ESL and ELD
Create printable sentence frames for any topic, at the support level each student needs, so everyone can answer in complete sentences.
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Why teachers use our sentence frame generator
Scaffolds that give every student the academic language to answer the question you asked.
Frames at every level, in one pass
Generate the same topic with more or less scaffolding, so newcomers and advanced students can work side by side.
Frames for writing and speaking
Frames that fit written responses, discussion, quick writes, and exit tickets alike.
Prints as a student handout
Name and class lines, readable type, and enough space to write, not a wall of text.
Ready in about a minute
Language support you can hand out the same period you planned it.
How it works
Three steps, about a minute.
Enter your topic or question
Type the prompt you want students to answer, or name the topic you're covering.
Choose the support level
Pick a level, or generate several so each student gets the right amount of scaffolding.
Print the frames
Print for the class, download the handout, or save it to your library.
Sentence frame FAQs
Common questions about sentence frames and sentence starters.
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