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Literacy Out Loud
Creating Vibrant Classrooms Where “Talk” Is the Springboard for All Learning
Committed to the power of oral language, Literacy Out Loud recognizes the important role “talk” plays in developing the reading and writing abilities that students need in school and beyond. The book offers strategies where oral language takes center stage and is fostered through engaging activities in K–8 classrooms. Literacy activities and events focus on all aspects of listening and speaking and emphasize enjoyable, purposeful, social learning.
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Committed to the power of oral language, Literacy Out Loud recognizes the important role “talk” plays in developing the reading and writing abilities that students need in school and beyond. The book offers strategies where oral language takes center stage and is fostered through engaging activities in K–8 classrooms. Literacy activities and events focus on all aspects of listening and speaking and emphasize enjoyable, purposeful, social learning.
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Table of Contents
Introduction: Why Classroom Talk Matters
Chapter 1: Using Oral Language to Create Community
Chapter 2: Creating a "Talk" Classroom
Chapter 3: Learning Out Loud: Talk Strategies for Students
Chapter 4: Playing with Language Out Loud
Chapter 5: Optimizing the Impact of Read-Alouds
Chapter 6: Using Drama to Enhance Oral Communication
Chapter 7: Speaking from the Heart: Storytelling
Chapter 8: Using Talk Circles for Readers Theatre
Chapter 9: Coming Full Circle
Acknowledgments
References
Index
