The Communication Trust supports speech, language and communication in England and, if you register, you can access their database of what works.<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk\/projects\/what-works\/what\/<\/a><\/p>\n They also have downloadable resources that can be used to support the development of talk.<\/p>\n Shakespeareandmore.com<\/a> is a great site which has lots of ideas for developing whole class, group and paired discussions.<\/p>\n One of their ideas is to hold a ‘no pens day’ during the school year – or more than one. This is a day when no writing takes place; instead all learning happens through the medium of talking and listening. You could make a human graph in maths, or use video clips or debates to support learning. A supporting activity pack can be found here: no pens day supporting resources<\/a><\/p>\n Supporting talking in the classroom<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Education Scotland’s Language of discussion stems\u00a0<\/a>can be used to teach children the language they should use in discussion situation.<\/p>\n These posters on giving a presentation<\/a> and having a group discussion<\/a> can be used to support these in class.<\/p>\n Talking round corners is an approach to teaching talking and listening that can be used: for further information and a sample lesson plan, visit https:\/\/highlandliteracy.com\/2015\/03\/09\/talking-round-corners\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Communication Trust supports speech, language and communication in England and, if you register, you can access their database of what works. http:\/\/www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk\/projects\/what-works\/what\/ They also have downloadable resources that can be used to support the development of talk. Shakespeareandmore.com is a great site which has lots of ideas for developing whole class, group and paired … Continue reading Talking<\/span>