TIME FOR TALKING - (ISBN 0 582 81025 6)

Teachers at the lower primary school level can use this book to develop the oral language skills of their students. It contains information about oral language development, key oral language building blocks and genres that students need to master in order to function and learn in the classroom.

Focus language areas addressed include storytelling, recounting, discussing, active listening and questions. In each section there is information about stages of development, relevance to literacy and the child at risk followed by practical classroom activities. There is also a resource section for children's literature, games and reference material.

Uses: Information for teachers about the nature of oral language and its relevance to literacy development and classroom performance. It includes practical activities for classroom and small group use. Reproducible pages can be enlarged and coloured to make lasting classroom resources.

Target Population: Early primary students aged 4 to 8 years and older clients with language difficulties.

NOTE: The book can not be purchased from this website - it is available through the Publisher, Pearson Education Australia or contact your educational bookseller to order.

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