SIOP

What is the main purpose of Lesson Preparation in SIOP?

• To focus only on grammar and vocabulary.

• To ensure students memorize all the lesson content.

• To clearly define and display content and language objectives and provide appropriate materials.

• To rely only on textbooks without adaptations.

Why is Building Background important in a SIOP lesson?

• It helps students connect new concepts to prior knowledge and experiences.

• It ensures that students memorize all vocabulary words before starting the lesson.

• It replaces the need for direct instruction.

• It is only useful for beginner English learners.

What is a key strategy for making input comprehensible to students?

• Speaking at a fast pace to cover more material.

• Using gestures, visuals, modeling, and simplified language to support understanding.

• Expecting students to understand everything without extra support.

• Only providing written explanations without demonstrations.

How does Interaction support student learning in SIOP?

• It allows students to practice academic language through discussions and group activities.

• It replaces the need for direct instruction from the teacher.

• It focuses only on peer conversations, without teacher involvement.

• It is only effective for students with high English proficiency.

What should teachers do in the Review & Assessment component of SIOP?

• Only test students at the end of the unit.

• Check for understanding frequently, give feedback, and review key concepts.

• Avoid giving feedback to prevent discouraging students.

• Assume students understood the lesson if they remained quiet.

A good example of BICS is: Use stative verbs such as "think, consider, would say" for giving opinions.

• True

• False

"The range of tasks that a learner can perform with the help of a more knowledgeable person". The concept makes reference to:

• Zone of Proximal Development

• Scaffolding

• Content goals

• BICS