SIOP - Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol
Information regarding SIOP can be found at http://www.cal.org/siop/
How to write Content and Language Objectives
Content Objectives
Content Objectives
Examples of Language Objectives
Examples of Language Functions
Below are tips for writing language objectives. These tips are directly from http://www.everythingesl.net/inservices/using_siop_model_08621.php.php
Language Support Examples of Language Support
Information regarding SIOP can be found at http://www.cal.org/siop/
How to write Content and Language Objectives
Content Objectives
- Objectives should be read by students, for students;
- Should be easy for students to understand;
- Should be given orally and in writing;
- Tells what the student is going to learn
- Can be stated "The Student Will" or "Today I will";
- And are tied to specific grade-level content standards.
- Today I will find the LCM of 2 or more numbers.
- Today I will create a collage depicting some of the main features of French culture as well as products that France exports.
- Today I will analyze the nutritional data on a fast food menu to create one healthy meal and one unhealthy meal.
Content Objectives
- Objectives states how students how students will be able to express what they have learned in English
- Makes explicit for students the target content-specific academic language
- Makes explicit the ways listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be a part of the lesson..
Examples of Language Objectives
- My job is to write the steps used to determine the LCM of 2 or more numbers.
- My job is to write sentences describing the main features of French culture and French exports.
- My job is to role play a conversation between a parent and child or two students regarding choosing a healthy meal.
Examples of Language Functions
- list
- label
- repeat
- restate
- form a question
- state
- retell
- define
- describe
- give an example of
- hypothesize
- paraphrase
- explain
- make a connection
- compare/contrast
- narrate
- compose
- summarize
- defend
- justify
Below are tips for writing language objectives. These tips are directly from http://www.everythingesl.net/inservices/using_siop_model_08621.php.php
Language Support Examples of Language Support
- Real life objects
- Manipulatives
- Pictures & Photos
- Illustrations
- Diagrams
- Color coding
- Dictating to a partner
- Audio Books
- Magazines and newspapers
- Video Clips
- Models and Figures
- Charts
- Graphic organizers
- Timelines
- Number lines
- In pairs or with a partner
- In triads or a small group
- Using the Internet
- With a mentor
- Role play
- Acting it our