Oral Language Ideas and Activities

Oral Language Ideas and Activities

Oral language provides a foundation for communication of ideas and intelligent conversation, and the development of other language skills. Before students achieve proficiency in reading and writing, oral language is one of the most important means of learning and of acquiring knowledge.

Things to consider when selecting words to teach:

•Teach words that are central to the concept students must learn.

•Teach only words students do not already know.

•Teach students to use context clues, when available.

•Teach only a few words at a time so meaning is retained.

•Relate new words to previously learned words.

•Provide multiple exposures to words.