SIOP through 7 Steps to a Languagerich Interactive Classroom

Content Objective: Participants will understand the common features of SIOP and 7 steps to a Language-Rich Interactive Classroom.

Language Objective: Participants will respond orally to interactive conversations with colleagues.

Characteristics of Sheltered Instruction

Comprehensible Input Warm, affective environment High levels of student interaction, including small group Student Centered More hands on Careful, comprehensive planning Well planned lessons Variety of modes Grade level content

Sheltered instruction is____

teaching in regular classroom setting so that ELLs meet content and language objectives. a means for making content comprehensible for English learners while they are developing English proficiency.

What shape does Sheltered Instruction take in the classroom?

Cooperative learning Graphic organizers Vocabulary development Word studies Cognate study Hands on activities Modeling the use of language Practice the use of language Sentence starters

SIOP and 7 Steps

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
8 components of SIOP Lesson Prep Building background Comprehensible input Strategies Meaningful interaction Practice and application Lesson delivery Review and assessment

1. 2.
3. 4. 5. 6.

7.

7 steps What to say and when Speak in complete sentences Randomize and rotate Total response signals Visuals and vocabulary Structured conversations Structured reading and writing

Checklist for Effective Practice

Are students involved in authentic reading and writing? Is there an attempt to draw on students background knowledge and interest? Is the content meaningful? Do students have opportunities to work collaboratively? Do students read and write as well as speak and listen in class? Are students primary language and cultures valued, supported, and developed? Are students involved in activities that build their selfesteem and provide them with opportunities to succeed?

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I already do this in my classroom ? I dont know how to do this. ! This is interesting, surprising, unusual + This is something NEW I am willing to try