Early Reading and Scientifically-Based Research
Title I Directors' Conference
February 2003
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Text (slide 14):
Developing Listening and Speaking Skills
Through conversation with peers and teachers, children gain valuable language skills that are vital for their success in reading and writing. It is important for teachers to:
- Ask open-ended questions that invite children to expand upon their answers
- Present new words to children to expand their vocabularies
- Respond to questions and let children take the conversational lead so they may build their language skills
- Gently reinforce the rules of good listening and speaking throughout the day
