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For students needing extra support: Provide sentence stems (e.g., “I agree with you because…” / “One thing I learned about you is…”). Offer visual aids (e.g., images, icons) to support understanding of prompts. Simplify complex prompts into clear, student-friendly language.

For advanced learners: Encourage more complex prompts that invite critical thinking (e.g., “If you could change one event in history, what would it be and why?”). Challenge students to make connections between personal experiences and academic content.

For multilingual learners: Pre-teach key vocabulary from prompts and model pronunciation. Pair students with supportive peers who can model academic language and help clarify instructions, and allow brief brainstorming in students’ home languages before sharing in English.

Note: Provide accommodations and modifications based on your learners’ needs to ensure full participation.