Education Department

University of Scranton
Lesson Plan

Bridget Fry and Caroline Hudson

EDUC 359 Introduction to English Language Learning
October 14, 2020
Title SIOP Lesson Prep & Building Background

Subject Area(s) SIOP Model- BB and Lesson Prep

Grade Level College Students

Summary of the Lesson In this lesson, students will learn about the SIOP
model in regards to lesson preparation and building
background knowledge. The students will watch
videos, complete a KWL chart at the beginning and
end of the lesson, and well as play kahoot.
Standards: (as
applicable)

PA Standards

Essential Questions What are the key components of lesson preparation

and background knowledge in the SIOP Model?
Objectives Students will be able to:
● Classify characteristics of SIOP lesson
preparation and building background.
● Identify what SIOP stands for.
● Formulate responses to questions posed about
SIOP.

Vocabulary: ● Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol

(SIOP)
● native language
 ● English learners
Estimated Time 45-55 minutes

Materials Required computer, handouts of KWL chart, handouts of

vocabulary list
Procedure BEFORE:
● Anticipatory Set: The teacher will have the
students complete a KWL chart for SIOP,
specifically the sections about what the
students know and what they would like to
learn, provided by the teacher. The teacher will
then randomly call on several students to say
one idea that they put on their chart.

● Preview objectives: Our objectives for this

lesson are (teacher points to board): Students
will: 1) classify characteristics of SIOP lesson
preparation and building background; 2) identify
what SIOP stands for; 3) Formulate responses to
questions posed about SIOP.

DURING:

● The teacher will present the information

displayed within the slideshow and play the
corresponding videos.

AFTER:

● Formative Assessment: Students will complete

the KWL worksheet, specifically the section
about what they have learned, provided by the
teacher. After, students will play Kahoot.

● Closing statement: During this lesson, our class

learned about the SIOP model in regards to
 lesson preparation and background knowledge.
Everyone did a great job today!

Formative Assessment Formative assessment will be conducted during After

segment (see above). Students will independently
complete the KWL worksheet and kahoot provided by
the teacher.

Students Resources ● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5xK5gP_T

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● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytXeEFCT
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Accommodations Teachers will meet adaptations, accommodations, and

modifications as identified on IEP.

References: List any references required for the lesson plan.

Brown University. (n.d.). Retrieved from

https://www.brown.edu/academics/education-alliance/teaching-diverse-learners/what-are-c

omponents-sheltered-english-instruction

Echevarría, J., Vogt, M., & Short, D. (2017). Making content comprehensible for English

learners: The SIOP Model​. Boston: Pearson.

 Name:_______________
Date:________________

Topic:______________________________________________________________________________

K W L
What do you What have you
What do you ​know
wonder​ about learned​ about
about SIOP?
SIOP? SIOP?
 VOCABULARY
Sheltered Instruction Observation
Protocol (SIOP):​ Model developed in
1999 following intensive observation of
sheltered English teaching across the
United States.

native language:​ An individual’s primary,

home, or first language (L1).

English learners:​ Children and adults

who are learning English as a second or
additional language.