Columns is a flexible structure where teachers define categories and students add entries beneath them, making their thinking visible and organized. It strengthens key cognitive skills—classification, comparison, evidence sorting—while supporting a range of classroom uses. Whether students are grouping textual evidence in ELA, sorting scientific examples, or categorizing historical cause & effect, Columns turns complex ideas into a shared workspace for deeper understanding. Use this structure in your classroom!

Web encourages students to untangle complex concepts, collaborate with peers, and think critically about how ideas connect. The teacher starts with a central topic, then students add their own ideas, linking them to others' to reveal patterns and relationships. It’s perfect for brainstorming, analyzing the connections between ideas, exploring historical events, or mapping scientific concepts—any time you want students to see the bigger picture. By making thinking visible, Web gives teachers insight into student understanding while building higher-order thinking skills. Use this structure in your classroom!

Poll lets teachers pose a question and create meaningful categories, while students cast their vote and justify their thinking. This simple choice gets students analyzing, evaluating, and justifying their thinking. Poll sparks lively discussions, reveals patterns in understanding, and guides instruction—perfect for reinforcing concepts and developing critical thinking skills. Teachers can quickly check understanding, group students for targeted activities, or launch deeper class debates. Use this structure in your classroom!