Depth and Complexity Frames Editable Frames FREEBIE with Teacher Tips

These editable Depth and Complexity frames will get you off to a great start with the Depth and Complexity framework. This freebie has over 20 unique Depth & Complexity frame styles, editable and ready to personalize for your class.

Depth and Complexity frames are a great way to focus student attention on a particular idea or concept. They're also perfect for alternative to a quiz or worksheet. Depth and Complexity frames allow you to apply the Depth & Complexity thinking prompts to multiple grade levels and any content area.

Instructions for the frames are included, so even if you’re not familiar with Depth and Complexity, you can get a great start! In fact, you'll get pages of helpful tips, a rubric, and even three different exampe frames to help you.

There's also a video you can watch to get more tips and ideas!

Included in this Depth and Complexity Frames Resource:

✅ 7 pages of teacher tips and instructions

✅ 23 different editable Depth and Complexity frames

✅ 3 example frames created for you (Kinder ELAR, Math, and ELA)

✅ Rubric for quick evaluation

✅ all the visual elements you need

✅ information on where to learn more

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Do I have to be a Depth and Complexity expert to use these? Not at all! Depth and Complexity frames can be used by people who are very, very new to the Depth and Complexity framework. In this resource, you'll find a link to find everything I've ever written about Depth and Complexity, so you'll be just fine.
2. I know that Depth and Complexity frames usually have four sections. What if I don't have that many questions for my students? No problem! Several of the included frames have two or three sections, so you can use them for times when you don't have as many questions to ask.
3. What if I've never done a Depth and Complexity frame before, and I don't know what one should look like? You're going to love them, I promise! I've included 3 Depth and Complexity frames I've made for my students so you can see what it looks like. You are welcome to use them as an example (or use it with students!).

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What teachers just like you are saying about these editable frames!

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"This resource is beyond helpful in my planning!" - ELAR with Mrs G

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"I love how there are different options available and frames are easily editable and adaptable. Thank you!" - Casey S.

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Thank you for making the frames for me and providing them for free. We use these frames a lot and it's nice to have different ones that I didn't have to create myself. - Melynda B.

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The pre-made frames saved me HOURS of prep time - thank you!!!!!!!!!! -

Laurie F.

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