SIOP Progressive Maps

After reading Elmer by David McKee in Kindergarten ESL, we launched a common-core driven unit on setting, character, and main events. Progressive mapping (adapted from SIOP) allows children to visually organize old and new information. 

First, we displayed our settings since (as Benedict - a native French speaker - in Ms. Nichter's class pointed out) "You can't have a story without a place!" 

Next, we learned all about the main character and his traits since a story also needs to have a character then posted them on the wall. 

Finally, we worked together to write, draw, sequence, and post the main events of the story. Main events were last because (as the students stated) this story requires a setting and main character before anything could even happen!

Thanks to our SIOP Progressive Map, the unit took on a deeper meaning and was very successful!