Hands on Material/Manipulatives
A weighted string used to determine the height of a geometric figure is an example of a hands-on manipulative that can be used in this subject area...
Math
In what classroom context do we provide an opportunity for students to apply content and language knowledge?
Activities
Interpreting the instructions for an activity given on a slip of paper with written directions requires which language domain?
Reading
Give one example of a manipulative/hands-on activity in social studies
Maps
Event Cards
Realia
Can you name another feature from another component of the SIOP Self Assessment that can assist in the Application of content or language knowledge in an activity?
Answers may vary, just have a good reason! :)
Students are submitting a description/explanation of their model. What language skill does this require?
Writing
Give one example of a hands-on manipulative in a science classroom
Battery/Lightbulb Kit
EV cars
PBJ order/steps for writing clearly lab notebooks
Feature 21 of the SIOP model Self Assessment states: Activities provided for students to apply content and language knowledge in the classroom. What does it mean to apply content knowledge?
To use class content in a way that lets students demonstrate understanding, synthesize content, or represent their ideas
Think-Pair-Share requires this language skill.
Speaking
Give one example of a hands-on manipulative that could be used in an ELA classroom.
Examples:
Matching games eg. Vocabulary Matching
Timeline
Story Cubes
Interactive whiteboard
Wordwalls
Feature 21 of the SIOP model Self Assessment states: Activities provided for students to apply content and language knowledge in the classroom. What is language knowledge?
Anything within 4 domains.
Examples:
Vocab, grammar, listening comprehension, etc
Wait for the room to be silent before expecting students to use this language skill
Listening
What is the benefit of hands-on manipulatives?
-Engagement
-Comprehension
What's an example of a classroom activity that lacks rich application of either content or language knowledge?
Copying notes from teacher
Reading straight from textbook no interaction
What is the importance of incorporating all (multiple) language skills within a lesson?
- UDL
- Multiple modes of demonstrating understanding
- Practice using multiple skills