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1Speaking & Listening Explanatory talk and getting things done
ThisCD serves as a companion to the well-known Reading & Writing Grade byGrade, offering a detailed guide to children's oral language developmentfrom preschool to Year 3. It maps out when, where, and the types of speech toexpect at each key stage of growth. Through descriptions and examples, ithighlights how children should progress in their ability to engage inconversation, use spoken language to work through plans and tasks, and enjoyexperimenting with words and sentences.
Itoutlines essential oral language skills, including storytelling, explainingconcepts, asking questions, performing for an audience, and giving orunderstanding directions. The CD also presents a structured sequence ofexpectations for speech conventions—covering aspects like turn-taking,vocabulary choices, and grammatical awareness. Examples of children at variousages participating in "book talks" illustrate how they should sound,reinforcing the connection between speaking, reading, and writing.
Additionally,it features real-life video clips from preschool and primary school classrooms,along with a summary of key learning expectations and insightful commentariesexplaining the significance of each example.
2Speaking & Listening Performance & Language Resources
This CD is designed as a companion to the well-regarded Reading &Writing Grade by Grade, providing a comprehensive guide to children's orallanguage development from preschool to Year 3. It details when, where, and whattypes of speech to expect at each significant stage of growth. Throughdescriptions and examples, it illustrates how children should progress in theirability to engage in conversation, use spoken language to navigate plans andtasks, and play creatively with words and sentences.
Theresource highlights key oral language skills, including storytelling,explaining concepts, asking questions, performing in front of others, andgiving or understanding directions. It also sets out a structured progressionof speech conventions, from turn-taking to vocabulary choices and grammaticalawareness. Examples of children at different ages participating in "booktalks" demonstrate how they should sound, reinforcing the connectionbetween oral language, reading, and writing.
Additionally,the CD includes real-life video clips from preschool and primary schoolclassrooms, along with a summary of key expectations and insightfulcommentaries explaining the importance of each example.
3Speaking & Listening Habits of Talk
SPEAKING& LISTENING - Habits of Talk
4 Speaking Discussion and Narratives & Listening Book
