SIOP 8 Components and 30 features by Jeri Bartolini https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14 en-us 2022-03-13 22:48:41 UTC 2025-09-29 18:45:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f469-1f3eb.png Lessons must access previous knowledge and experiences. jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092721242 Lessons must  also include 
1. Content Objectives 
2. Language Objectives
3. Adaptation of Content  
4. Supplementary Materials 
5. Graphic Organizers
6. Outlines
7. Highlighted Text
8. Marginal Notes 
9. Adapted Text 
10. Leveled Study Guides 


]]> 2022-03-13 23:11:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092721242 1. Content Objectives. jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092722607 Should be clearly defined, written on the board written in an understandable way and stated orally. 
Content Objectives tell the students what they will be learning. ]]> 2022-03-13 23:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092722607 2. Language Objectives jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092725266 Tell the students how they will learn the content of the lesson. Language objectives let students know whether they will learn the content through listening, speaking, reading, writing or a combination of the 4 domains of language.

 Language Skills Associated with Content Lessons

Listening -draw a picture, role play, answer questions, listen and retail, follow directions, demonstrate, distinguish between, record

Speaking - name, discuss, explain, ask and answer questions, summarize, evaluate, clarify, justify

Reading- preview and predict, find specific information, read fluently, identify main idea, determine fact vs. opinion, scan, identify vocabulary, infer

Writing - create complete sentences, summarize, list, compare, explain, create a poem, write questions and/or answers, diagram



]]> 2022-03-13 23:19:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092725266 jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092728257 2022-03-13 23:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092728257 3. Adaptation of the Content jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092733337 Content must be age and grade level appropriate.
Texts must be accessible to all students without "watering down," down the material.

]]> 2022-03-13 23:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092733337 4. Supplementary Materials jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092737177 Examples of Supplementary Materials
  • Hands-on manipulatives  
  • Pictures, photos, visuals  
  • Multimedia 
  • Demonstrations 
]]> 2022-03-13 23:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092737177 jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092737988 2022-03-13 23:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092737988 5. Graphic Organizers jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092738098 Graphic Organizers help students to grasp the "Wholeness and parts" of a concept. ]]> 2022-03-13 23:41:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092738098 jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092740166 2022-03-13 23:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092740166 6. Outlines jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092740320 Outlines help to guide students in taking notes in an organized manner.
T- Charts help organize information. ]]> 2022-03-13 23:45:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092740320 7. Highlighted Text. jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092741906 For newcomers, highlight key concepts, important vocabulary, and summary statements in student’s text. Student reads only highlighted sections. ]]> 2022-03-13 23:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092741906 8. Marginal Notes jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092742853 For new students the teacher make notes in the margins of the text so student can focus on important concepts or ideas, key words and definitions. It can also help support the student in figuring out the why? or how? ]]> 2022-03-13 23:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092742853 9. Adapted Text jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092748111 Adapted texts are used to make dense text easier to comprehend. 

The format should include 
  • Topic sentence
  • Supporting details
  • Relevant to the context 
  • Maintain a consistent format
]]> 2022-03-13 23:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092748111 10. Leveled Study Guides jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092749476 Study guides may include
  • Summary of text
  • Questions
  • Statements of learning
]]> 2022-03-14 00:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092749476 Building Background jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092751126 Must be linked to students' background experiences
  • personal 
  • cultural 
  • academic 
Emphasize Key Vocabulary and present new vocabulary.

]]> 2022-03-14 00:02:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092751126 Contextualize Key Vocabulary jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092756124
  • Review the content 
  • Introduce and define terms 
  •  Demonstrate how terms are used in context, and explain through the use of synonyms or cognates to clarify meaning. 
    • ]]>     2022-03-14 00:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092756124     Vocabulary Self Selection jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092758949 Students choose vocabulary words that they think are key to understanding. 
    This empowers students. ]]>     2022-03-14 00:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092758949     Personal Dictionaries or Glossaries jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092760192 Created by the students as a resource for vocabulary or spelling
    Can be arranged around key concepts. ]]>     2022-03-14 00:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092760192     Content Word Wall jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092763424 Create a word wall specific to mathematics with the help of students. 
    The word wall can be organized alphabetically or by concept. ]]>     2022-03-14 00:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092763424     Concept Definition Map jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092765349 A concept definition map is a graphic organizer used to help explain complex concepts and clarify meaning. ]]> 2022-03-14 00:19:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092765349 Math Vocabulary Games jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092770916
  • Use the cloze technique to teach and review content vocabulary in context.
  • Choose a sentence that has a strong contextual support for the focus word. 
  • Have students brainstorm possible replacement words. 
  •  Teacher assists students in choosing correct word. 


    • Word sorts are used to categorize previously introduced vocabulary according to meaning, structure, word endings, or sounds. This reinforces word relationships, spelling, and word structure.
    • Visual vocabulary can be used to form pictures or graphic representations of words and concepts. 
    • Vocabulary through music can help students remember concepts and patterns. 
    • Word generation games help students relate a new word to one previously learned through analogy. Students brainstorm words that contain a chunk of a word. 
    ]]>     2022-03-14 00:24:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092770916     Teachers must use speech that is appropriate to the students’ language proficiency level. jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092779837  The explanation of a task should be made clear in a step- by- step manner using visuals.

    Teachers Should Use 

    • Appropriate Speech
    • Explanation of Academic Tasks 
    • Scaffolding 
    • Questioning 
    • Interaction 
    • Wait Time 
    • Clarify Key Concepts in First Language 
    • Application of Content and Language Knowledge 
    • Integration of Language Skills with Mathematics
    • Review of Key Vocabulary  

    ]]>     2022-03-14 00:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092779837     Appropriate Speech jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092785036
    •  Speech appropriate to students language proficiency level. 
    • Avoid Jargon and idiomatic expression. 
    • Use body language, gestures, and pictures to accompany spoken words. 

    ]]>     2022-03-14 00:36:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092785036     Explanation of Academic Tasks jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092793284
  • Instructions should be presented in a sequential step-by-step manner. (demonstrate and use visuals) 
  • Allow students to explain the instructions to the group 
  • Paraphrase and repeat
    • ]]>     2022-03-14 00:43:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092793284     Scaffolding jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092799967
  • Verbal Scaffolding - (restating a student's response to model correct English usage and grammar).   Use think aloud strategies, restate a term and give its context and definition. 
  • Procedural Scaffolding - ( building a student’s independent knowledge of concepts and language to move a student from explicit teaching – to modeling – to practicing – to application). This should include grouping students to build skills and increase independence.
    • ]]>     2022-03-14 00:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092799967     Questioning jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092801719
  • Use a variety of questions 
  • Use open ended questions
    • ]]>     2022-03-14 00:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092801719     Interaction jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092804550
  • Peer discourse
  • Have students work with different partners and in different groups regularly  
    • ]]>     2022-03-14 00:52:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092804550     Wait Time jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092805954 Provide Wait Time for students to think about their answers and articulate their answers ]]> 2022-03-14 00:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092805954 Clarifying Key Concepts in First Language jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092808749 ELL students need to confer in their primary language about subject matter and their own thinking. ]]> 2022-03-14 00:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092808749 Application of Content and Language Knowledge jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092819842 Discussing and Doing ]]> 2022-03-14 01:05:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092819842 Integration of Language Skills with Mathematics jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092821550  Reading, writing, speaking, and listening are mutually supportive and need to be integrated into content areas ]]> 2022-03-14 01:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092821550 Review of Key Vocabulary jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092823137
  • Multiple exposures to new terminology builds proficiency 
  • Paraphrase when needed.
  • Use multiple modalities to remember words. 
    • ]]>     2022-03-14 01:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092823137     Students should be provided ample opportunities to use learning strategies, which have been taught through explicit instruction jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092834456 Some Strategies might include 
    • Thinking Aloud 
    • Creating an "I Wonder" Chart
    • Previewing and Predicting Strategy 
    • Summarizing Strategy 
    • Relating Summarizing Statements Back to Predictions and "I Wonder" Chart
    • Prompting, Questioning and Elaborating

    ]]>     2022-03-14 01:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092834456     Through meaningful interaction, students can practice speaking and making themselves understood by asking and answering questions, negotiating meaning, clarifying ideas, and other techniques jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092843980 Effective teachers allow for and encourage the following to enhance interaction between students and the teacher. 
    • Opportunities for Interaction 
    • Encourage More Elaborate Responses
    • Foster Student Interaction 
    • Grouping Configurations ( allowing for a variety of grouping) 
    • Cooperative Learning Ideas (Jigsaw, Numbered heads together etc.) 
    • Wait Time
    • Clarify Key Concepts 

    ]]>     2022-03-14 01:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092843980     Lessons should include multiple opportunities to use hands-on materials or manipulatives to learn and practice the content and should include activities for students to apply content and language knowledge in their learning jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092846100 2022-03-14 01:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092846100 Hands-on Materials and Manipulatives for Practice jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092849939  Students need 
    •  multiple opportunities to practice;
    •  relevant, meaningful ways to practice a concept; and 
    •  “hands-on” experiences and concrete manipulatives. 
     ELL students need to connect abstract concepts with concrete experiences. 
    ]]>     2022-03-14 01:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092849939     jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092855032 Ways to present abstract concepts and new content include 
    •  Keeping personal learning journals
    •  Making and/or playing a game for reviewing content (Bingo, Jeopardy etc.) 
    • Writing test questions or creating math problems for another student to solve 
    • Teaching a concept to another student 
    Teachers should encourage students to interact and discuss and work together by 
    •  Making and using graphic organizers 
    • Solving problems in cooperative groups 
    •  Engaging in discussion circles 
    • Partnering students for a project 

    ]]>     2022-03-14 01:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092855032     Integration of Language Skills jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092858532 Lesson delivery includes how well the stated content and language objectives are supported during the lesson 

    Lessons that catch the student's attention and keeps the student engaged. ]]>     2022-03-14 01:33:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092858532     Included in a Good Lesson Delivery jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092864901
  • Content Objective (describe what the students will learn during the lesson)
  • Language Objectives (describe how the student will learn the content of the lesson) 
  • Pace of Lesson (The pacing rate for ELL students must be quick enough to keep students’ interest but not so quick that it makes understanding difficult)
  • Engaged Students (students should be actively engaged 90% to 100% of the time) 

    • ]]>     2022-03-14 01:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092864901     Throughout the lesson, and especially at the end, it is important to determine how well students have understood and have retained key vocabulary and content concepts. jeritahoe https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092869844 Effective Sheltered Instruction includes 
    •  Review of Key Vocabulary 
    • Review of Key Content Concepts 
    • Assessment of Lesson Objectives 

    ]]>     2022-03-14 01:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jeritahoe/rbz5t7ozjxn75e14/wish/2092869844