Review the ESL virtual classroom by clicking on the resource link in the topic materials. Explore the learning environment and observe the lesson.

For the group of students in the virtual classroom, create a new SIOP lesson plan that integrates language objectives, content objectives, and best instructional practices for ELLs, as well as authentic assessment. Use the SIOP Lesson Plan template located in the Student Success Center.

Choose a performance objective from the ELA Common Core standards to create the content objective for your lesson.

Select the English Language Proficiency Standards based on the needs of your students. Consider applicable language acquisition stages of development in the development of your plan.

Integrate the following:

1. Comprehensible input

2. ESL strategies

3. On-going, specific, and immediate feedback

4. Grouping structures and techniques

5. Building background and vocabulary development

6. Current materials in ELD instruction (lesson and text modifications)

7. Student prior knowledge

8. Student engagement.