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The Oral Language Book

By Sheena Cameron

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The Oral Language Book

By Sheena Cameron

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From the authors of 'The Writing Book'... The Oral Language Book is a pick-up-and-use resource that includes a wide range of photocopiable and downloadable material, which can be used to support classroom teachers at primary and middle school levels. This practical book outlines strategies and ideas that will support teachers to include more quality ‘learning talk’ in classrooms and to embed purposeful oral language opportunities across the curriculum. It contains a summary of the latest research and presents ideas, activities and support material to translate this into classroom practice. Chapter 1: Introduction — guiding principles and practices Read Chapter 1 for an outline of the guiding principles and practices of oral language. This chapter includes an overview of speaking and listening, the traits of effective teachers of oral language and the teaching approaches that develop speaking and listening. In addition, there is information on dialogic teaching and supporting English language learners. Chapter 2: The speaking and listening classroom Read Chapter 2 for ideas for establishing routines and expectations for student talk, including different approaches and ideas for grouping students. A range of practical resources such as student role cards, talking strips and sentence starter cards are introduced. Chapter 3: Planning for vocabulary teaching Chapter 3 includes a breakdown of the components of a balanced vocabulary programme. This chapter outlines research-based information about which words to teach and how they might be taught. It also includes a range of vocabulary activities that build word-consciousness and teach word-learning strategies and links to online resources. Chapter 4: Using drama to enhance oral language Read Chapter 4 for information about the benefits of using drama to enhance oral language. This chapter includes practical, achievable drama activities that can be incorporated across the curriculum.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
205
Release Date:
2023-08-31
Publication Date:
2023-08-31
Publisher:
S&L Publishing Ltd
Languages:
Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:
0473350394
Weight:
768 g
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