“I already won the lottery. I was born in the U-S of A baby.” – Creed Bratton This quote from The Office is one of my favorites and I post it every year on the 4th of July. It’s funny and I love this country. Now, just because I believe America is the best, doesn’t […]
It’s that time of year when people start posting their favorite Martin Luther King, Jr quotes. They’re always the same, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.“ or “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Yes, these are excellent quotes. But […]
I get it. You’re a high school social studies teacher trying to help your English Language Learners. And it’s hard. But it can be easier than you think. I’m here to help you along the way. The secret weapon in your arsenal is SIOP’s Lesson Delivery Component. This strategy can help your ELLs excel in […]
Now that you’re deep in the SIOP Series, let’s dive into the Practice & Application component of the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) model. (Oh, you have read the other posts in the series? Check them out here: Lesson preparation, Building Background, Comprehensible Input, Strategies). It will help you make exciting lessons for English Language […]
Engage & Empower: SIOP Lesson Plans with Interaction
If you’ve been following along with my SIOP series, you’ve officially made it to SIOP Component #4: Strategies. (Haven’t read about the first two components? Here’s Lesson preparation, Building Background, and Comprehensible Input). As a high school social studies teacher, you know how essential it is to keep your students engaged. Sound daunting? Fear not. […]
You’ve made it to the third SIOP component, Comprehensible Input! (Haven’t read about the first two components? Click here for Lesson Preparation and here for Building Background). Let’s explore how this component can make social studies come alive for our ELL students. So, let’s roll up our sleeves and uncover some invaluable tips for teaching […]
Teaching social studies to English Language Learners can seem like a daunting task. But it doesn’t have to be. One of the best solutions is the Structured Instruction Observation Protocol. You can create engaging history ESL lessons using the “Building Background” component of SIOP. Now, what exactly is the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol? It’s a […]
So, you’ve got English Language Learners joining your social studies class this year, and you want to ensure they feel welcome and supported. Fear not! I’m here to share some killer strategies to help you create an inclusive and engaging learning environment for your ELLs. With these ells strategies, you’ll be set to kick off […]
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been stumped about how to help the English Language Learners in your classes. Would you believe it if I told you there’s a way to help not only your ELLs but ALL your students? It’s called the SIOP Model. You might be wondering, “What is the SIOP Model?” Well, […]
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