Oral
Language
Development
Strategies
Language
Development
Strategies
Rule of 5 - Students are given a picture of a hand to remind them when they speak in complete sentences and use at least 5 words. Laminate the hand and the students can write one word on each finger.
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Let's Talk - Teachers will need a box of toys. They pair up students by putting a more fluent student with one who is less fluent. The students talk about what they will do with the toys in the box.
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One Looks, One Doesn't - Two students are given a set of pictures. One student looks at the picture and describes it. The other student cannot look at the picture but he or she guesses what is on the picture or draws a picture of what is being described.
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Poetry Potpourri - The teacher will need a variety of poetry and can use Unison Reading and Antiphonal (one group says a line and the other group repeats). Singing poems can be used to develop fluency. Students can answer questions about the poems.
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Storytelling - The teacher begins by retelling a favorite story. Then he or she can introduce a storytelling planning guide. Also the students can retell the story while the teacher writes it down and then students can act it out. |
Dialogic Reading - The teacher selects a highly engaging book, chooses interesting vocabulary that can be discussed, and thinks of questions to ask during the reading. Teachers can write a question on a sticky note and place it in the book to remind you of when to ask questions. This is best used in small groups. |
Critical Dialogue - Teachers need a narrative story, informational
text and media resources. First the teacher explains how to
have a conversation, introduces a theme and builds student
background knowledge. Next the teacher helps students
brainstorm to form questions. Then students write how they felt
while they read, heard or viewed the story. Students end the
discussion by writing responses to questions from the teacher.
A few ways to Adapt instruction for those who struggle
Show students how to speak English correctly.
Partner less capable with more capable student.
Give wait time when asking questions and ask open ended questions
Provide explicit instruction in oral language development.
Engage in conversations with a wide variety of topics.