The SIOP Model for Teaching Science to English Learners

Deborah Short - MaryEllen Vogt - Jana Echevarria

The SIOP Model for Teaching Science to English Learners

Based on the best-selling resource Making Content Comprehensible for English Learners: The SIOP® Model by acclaimed authors Jana Echevarria, MaryEllen Vogt, and Deborah Short, K-12 science teachers, coaches, and intervention specialists now have access to research-based, SIOP-tested techniques for lessons specifically for the science classroom.

In The SIOP® Model for Teaching Science to English Learners SIOP® techniques, activities, sample lessons and complete units based on NSTA standards guide educators in promoting academic language and development along with comprehensible science content. To learn about other SIOP® Model resources available, see the inside front cover.

Overwhelming Response from Reviewers!

"The science techniques and activities are gems. Teachers will benefit greatly from each of the examples presented; especially since they are categorized by SIOP component...I can't wait to share these strategies with my teachers."

-Judith B. O'Loughlin, Professor, New Jersey City University

"he book has many points to think about and alot of useful information with which to improve lesson planning...This book would help science teachers to see how they can use the SIOP Model to successfully help their ELL students."

-Emily Morgan, Language Arts Teacher, Fairmont Junior High, Boise, Idaho

"While the SIOP Model for [Making Content Comprehensible for English Learners] is extremely helpful, having these methods illustrated in each content area is even more helpful and effective for teachers."

-Margaret McGowan, ESL Teacher, Egg Harbor Township High School, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

Take a Glimpse Inside

• Presents a systematic process for teaching both science academic content language to English learners.
• Offers ideas and activities for grade-bands K-2, 3-5 (or 6), 6-8, and 9-12.
• Provides use-tomorrow ideas and activities for implementing the eight components of the SIOP® Model in a science classroom.
• Includes lesson plans and comprehensive units based on NSTA standards that illustrate how a particular activity can be effective for all students, not just English learners.