IOP LESSON PLAN

IOP Lesson Plan

Abstract

Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) is a proven, effective, and frequently implemented, method of providing sheltered instruction to English language learners (ELLs). An educator should consider educating him or herself on the SIOP model of lesson planning and instruction if they have ELLs present in their classroom, as again, SIOP is highly regarded as an excellent instructional model. SIOP lesson planning and instruction is closely aligned to ELL and content standards and provides the necessary supports that ELLs need in order for second language acquisition to be successful. For the purposes of this essay the author has created an explicitly described SIOP model lesson plan and rationale. The SIOP lesson plan identifies the content and language standards addressed throughout the lesson, the content and language objectives to be achieved by learners, and the specific learning strategies used by students. The lesson plan rationale describes in greater detail the content and language objectives, the standards that drive those objectives, and the language acquisition theories that were considered when writing the SIOP model lesson plan.

IOP Lesson Plan

Lesson Planning in the SIOP Model: Lesson Plan Rationale

The author created SIOP model lesson plan is an extensively researched and highly detailed outline of a possible fifth grade lesson. It can be conducted in an intermediate level inclusion classroom. The lesson plan describes a multi-layered, collaborative learning group project that will last approximately five class periods, but may be extended if it requires an additional completion time. The research project encompasses multiple content areas and includes sheltered instructional strategies to accommodate the needs of both ELLs and learners with exceptional needs. In accordance with the SIOP model, the author has identified both content, and language standards that inform the content and instruction of the lesson plan (Echevarria, Vogt, & Short, 2008). One standard set that drives the content and application of the author's lesson plan is the "New York State ELA content standards". The New York State ELA standards that are included in the author's SIOP model lesson plan are; Standard 1: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding Standard 3: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for critical analysis and evaluation (NYSED, 2009).

These standards are addressed through the lesson plan's requirement that students effectively read, write, listen, and speak in order to present information, understand content, communicate with peers, and evaluating their own achievements. The Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) standards set informs the author's lesson plan by describing language goals. The TESOL standards present include:

Standard 1: English language learners communicate for Social and Instructional purposes within the school setting.

Standard 2: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Language Arts (WIDA, 2007).

Throughout the lesson, ELLs will be required to communicate information in the content areas of ELA and Science, as well as for social purposes in a collaborative learning group.

Language and Content Objectives

The primary objective of the author's SIOP lesson plan is ...