Making Content Comprehensible for Elementary Multilingual Learners: The SIOP Model, 4th edition

Published by Pearson (April 14, 2026) © 2027

  • Jana Echevarria California State University, Long Beach
  • MaryEllen Vogt California State University, Long Beach
  • Deborah J. Short Academic Language Research & Training, Arlington, VA
  • Katie Toppel
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Making Content Comprehensible for Elementary Multilingual Learners: The SIOP® Model is a valuable SIOP lesson planning and teaching guide that explores the educational context and needs of elementary-level learners. Formally known as the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol, the SIOP’s 8 components are discussed with theoretical background and current research. Targeted teaching techniques, suggestions for differentiation, and elementary classroom teaching vignettes illustrate each component.

The 4th Edition increases focus on technology, on MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Multilingual Students), and on collaborative implementation of the SIOP model. Demographics and research are updated throughout. New features include perspectives of SIOP educators and classroom artifacts, and more.

Table of contents

  • 1. Introducing the SIOP® Model
  • 2. Lesson Preparation
  • 3. Building Background
  • 4. Comprehensible Input
  • 5. Strategies
  • 6. Interaction
  • 7. Practice & Application
  • 8. Lesson Delivery
  • 9. Review & Assessment
  • 10. Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Multilingual Students
  • 11. Collaborative Practices for Implementing the SIOP Model

Appendices

  • A: SIOP protocol
  • B: Effective Use of the SIOP Protocol
  • C: SIOP Lesson Plan Templates
  • D: Frequently Asked Questions
  • E: Research on the SIOP Model
  • F: SIOP Professional Development Resources

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