SIOP Lesson Plan
Date: Aug
Grade/Class/Subject: 4
Unit/Theme: Earth, Moon, Sun
Standards: 4.7b
Content Objective(s):
TSWBAT analyse the 8 phases of the moon.
Language Objective(s):
TSWBAT draw, lable, and explain the 8 phases of the moon.
Key Vocabulary
phase, new moon, waxing crescent, 1st quarter,
waxing gibbous, last quarter, waning gibbous, last
quarter, waning crescent
Supplementary Materials
Create a word splash to review all the vocabulary
presented.
Review phases of the moon using the Mystery
Word slide show.
Draw each moon phase and write a description in a
foldable dictionary with or without a partner.
SIOP Features
Preparation
Adaptation of Content
Links to Background
Links to Past Learning
Strategies incorporated
Scaffolding
Modeling
Guided practice
Independent practice
Comprehensible input
Grouping Options
Whole class
Small groups
Partners
Independent
Integration of Processes
Reading
Writing
Speaking
Listening
Application
Hands-on
Meaningful
Linked to objectives
Promotes engagement
Assessment
Individual
Group
Written
Oral
Lesson Sequence
This lesson would be used as a review regarding the eight phases of the moon. Students should be
familiar with the vocabulary and visuals. The teacher will ellicit information about the phases of the moon
from the students. Words and phrases will be written on chart paper as a Word Splash. This information
will be used by students when creating their foldables. Review phases of the moon using the Mystery
Word slide show. Draw each moon phase and write a description in a foldable dictionary with or without a
partner.
Teachers can assess student comprehension of the material through participation, responses to the
Mystery Word activity, and by reviewing pictures and descriptions written in the foldable dictionaries.
Reflections:
Any questions regarding this lesson can be referred to
Cathy Delaney at Ball's Bluff Elementary School