1. Facilitators: Erica Hilliker & Libbie Drake
SIOP Superstars
Facilitators:
Erica Hilliker & Libbie Drake

2. Objectives Content Objective: Language Objective:
The participants will discover and apply new SIOP strategies.
Language Objective:
The participants will orally discuss the application of new SIOP strategies to their classrooms.

3. Name Three Form a circle
After students are in the circle, direct them to begin passing a ball around the circle.
The teacher should close her eyes and after some time has passed, clap her hands to indicate that it is time to stop passing the ball. Whichever student has the ball in his or her hands must name three examples in a category. For example, name three words that start with the letter t. The student then begins passing the ball around the circle again and has until the ball reaches him again to finish naming three examples of the assigned category.
Elementary: Odd Number or Even Numbers (Math)
Middle School: Past Presidents of U.S. (Social Studies)
High School: Elements on the Periodic Table (Science)
Elementary: Odd Number or Even Numbers (Math)
Middle School: 3 Past Presidents of U.S. (Social Studies)
High School: 3 elements (Science)

4. Name Three Debrief
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5. Consensus Definition
The teacher selects a content concept that can defined multiple ways (e.g. democracy, freedom, education). Students are asked individually to define the concept in their own words.
In small groups students take turn reading aloud their definitions. Students are asked to record words they would like to add to their definition while their group members read aloud.
Students are provided two to three expert definitions of the concept which group members take turns reading aloud. Again, students are asked to record words/phrases they would like to add to their definitions while the expert definitions are read aloud.
Groups are asked to write a consensus definition of the concept in their groups.
Let’s Practice this strategy with the term Academic Vocabulary!

6. Consensus Definition Debrief
How could you adapt this activity for your classroom?
How could you incorporate technology with this strategy?

7. Dinner Menu APPETIZER (Everyone Must Complete)
o Write the chemical equation for photosynthesis
ENTRÉE (Select One)
o Draw a picture that shows what happens during photosynthesis
o Write two paragraphs about what happens during photosynthesis
o Create a rap or song that explains what happens during photosynthesis.           
SIDE DISHES (Select at Least Two)
o Define respiration, in writing                   
o Compare photosynthesis to respiration using a Venn diagram
o Write a journal entry from the point of view of a green plant
o With a partner, create and perform a skit to show the differences between photosynthesis and respiration       
• DESSERT (Optional)
o Create a test to assess the teacher’s knowledge of photosynthesis.

8. Dinner Menu Debrief
How could you adapt this activity for your classroom?
How could you incorporate technology with this strategy?

9. Time to Explore!
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10. Objectives Content Objective: Language Objective:
The participants will discover and apply new SIOP strategies.
Language Objective:
The participants will orally discuss the application of new SIOP strategies to their classrooms.