Planning Devices
     Course Organizer
     Unit Organizer
     Lesson Organizer

   Explaining Devices
     Framing
     Survey (TRIMS)
     Clarifying
     Vocabulary LINCing

   Teaching Concepts
     Concept Mastery
     Concept Anchoring
     Concept Comparison

   Increasing Performance
     Recall Enhancement
     Question Exploration
     Order Routine
     Quality Assignment

COURSE MATERIALS
     Grade Level Materials
     Subject Materials

Framing Routine
     The Framing Routine is used to transform abstract main ideas and key topics into a concrete representation that helps students think and talk about the key topic and essential related information. Research results have consistently demonstrated that the routine can effectively facilitate subject-matter learning as well as the development of literacy and thinking skills.

Linking Steps

1. Focus on the Topic
2. Reveal Main Ideas
3. Analyze Details
4. Make a "So What" Statement
5. Extend Understanding

Download Centre

Microsoft PowerPoint version  Expanded Frame Columns
Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF) version
Excel version 3 Column, 4 Column, 6 Column v1, 6 Column v2
Checklist for completion and observation (PDF) version

NOTE: The information on this site is intended for GSCS teachers who have received the appropriate Content Enhancement training.