SIOP® Lesson Plan Template 1

Date: April 28, 2019 Grade/Class/Subject: 7/ Biology

Unit/Theme: Symbiosis/ Ecosystems Standards: Standard - 3.1.7.A8

MODELS
Apply the appropriate models to show
interactions among organisms in an
environment.
Standard - CC.3.6.9-10.C
Produce clear and coherent writing in which
the development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Content Objective(s): Students will be able to distinguish between mutualism, commensalism

and parasitism.

Language Objective(s): Students will be able to write and/or explain an example for each
symbiotic relationship.
SIOP Strategies:
1.) Relating statements
2.) Prompting
3.) Relate to prior knowledge

Key Vocabulary Supplementary Materials

symbiosis, mutualism, commensalism, PowerPoint Presentation, Vocabulary paper
parasitism with pronunciatoins
SIOP FEATURES

Preparation Scaffolding Group Options

Adaptation of content Modeling Whole class
Links to background Guided practice Small groups
Links to past learning Independent practice Partners
Strategies incorporated Comprehensible Input Independent

Integration of Processes Application Assessment

Reading Hands-on Individual
Writing Meaningful Group
Speaking Linked to objectives Written
Listening Promotes engagement Oral

Lesson Sequence:
Before:PowerPoint on symbiosis and the 3 different symbiotic relationhsips.
During: Students work in pairs and create a short story, including each symbiotic relationhsip in
it. Directions will be given on what is expected.
After: Pairs will be given the opportunity to share their stories at the end of the class.

Extension: If the lesson finishes early students can work in their pairs more to come up with
more examples of symbiotic relationships.

Reflections:

(Reproduction of this material is restricted to use with Echevarria, Vogt, and Short, 2008. Making Content
Comprehensible for English Learners: The SIOP® Model.)

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