SIOP Lesson Plan Reflection

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I feel like I have grown tremendously after going through the experience of teaching Kindergarten students. Now I feel more capable to teach any other grade level. I feel more secure of myself because now I know what I am doing. I know what to look for when teaching ELL students. Although SIOP Lesson plans are detailed and time consuming, I enjoyed the results obtained when that type of lesson plan is implemented in the classroom. I like to learn new things and grow as a professional. This experience has been perfect for me to think out of the box and be more creative when preparing my lesson

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