Zwiers 2024

Overhauling Learning for Multilingual Students

Pedagogical Justice, Idea-Building Approach, 10 elements, assessment for learning

→ Pedagogical Justice

6 Dimensions of Pedagogical Justice

Deep dive into Zwiers' justice framework with classroom examples for History & ESOL

→ Toolkit

WIDA × Zwiers Teaching Toolkit

Full 5×4 framework with conversation skills, graphic organizers, and structured protocols

→ Framework

5×4 Domain × KLU Matrix

Interactive explorer for 20 Domain × KLU intersections with scenarios, tasks, and stems

→ Quick Ref

WIDA Framework Quick Reference

At-a-glance reference for the WIDA × Zwiers framework

→ Reference

Zwiers Key Ideas

Core concepts from Jeff Zwiers' academic conversations research

→ Framework

Structured Interactions Lesson Plan

Preparing-Interacting-Extending framework with tasks and interaction structures

→ Printable

Building Ideas Visual

Color-coded Clarify & Support blocks for mapping idea-building conversations

→ Printable

Two-Dimensional Argument Scale

Balance scale organizer for weighing claims, reasons, and evidence

→ Printable

Three-Dimensional Argument Scale

Cut-and-fold paper scale for hands-on argument weighing with evidence cards

→ Assessment

Peer Assessment Tool

Five-question feedback form for students to assess peer conversation quality

→ Assessment

Write-Converse-Write Assessment

Rubric-style tool for assessing prewriting, conversation, and postwriting

→ Printable

Silent Coaching Cards

Color-coded prompt cards for coaching students during academic conversations

→ Printable

Observer Notes — Building an Idea

Pyramid organizer for third observers to track idea-building conversation turns

→ Printable

Observer Notes — Argument

Balance scale organizer for observers to track argument conversation turns

→ Printable

Double-Entry Journal

Two-column organizer for reading responses with supporting quotes

→ Printable

Comparison Matrix

Partner matrix for comparing multiple sources across criteria

→ Printable

Formulaic Expressions — Anticipatory Guide

Sentence frames for student pairs working through an anticipatory guide

→ Printable

Anticipatory Guide

Blank agree/disagree organizer with space for statements and explanations

→ Printable

Jigsaw Project Matrix

Four-topic matrix for jigsaw reading with main points and comparisons

→ Printable

Claims and Counterclaims

Organizer for analyzing claims, evidence, counterclaims, and rebuttals

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