The SIOP Model is a research-based model for providing Sheltered Instruction to English Language Learners (ELLs) within the mainstream classroom. Developed by Center for Research on Education, Diversity & Excellence (CREDE) researchers, Jana Echevarria, MaryEllen Vogt and Deborah J. Short, the SIOP Model includes eight components for making content comprehensible: Preparation, Building Background, Comprehensible Input, Strategies, Interaction, Practice & Application, Lesson Delivery, and Review & Assessment. The following categories include features and tips for practice provided according to each of the eight components of the sheltered instruction observational protocol.

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Features:

1. Speech is appropriate for students’ proficiency level (e.g., slower rate, enunciation, and simple sentence structure for beginners)

2. Clear explanation of academic tasks

3. A variety of techniques used to make content concepts clear (e.g., modeling, visuals, hands-on activities, demonstrations, gestures, body language)
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