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2008 Oregon Reading Association Conference

Opening Doors to Literacy through Oral Language Video

with Phyllis Ferguson

Research on the power of Oral Language for literacy development will create a foundation for this lively, interactive session.

Participants will leave knowing WHY oral language is essential, WHEN to develop it and most importantly HOW to implement ORAL language in their literacy classrooms for maximum benefit.

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Video Table of Contents:

This session has been divided into 12 parts to ease navigation.

PART 1: Introduction to Oral Language

PART 2: Interpersonal Communication

PART 3: Transactional Language

PART 4: Donut Share Excercise

PART 5: Partner Prattle Exercise

PART 6: Triads and Buzz Groups

PART 7: Meaningful, Purposeful, Engaging Instruction

PART 8: Poetry Rectitation Teams

PART 9: Storyballs and Poetry Breaks

PART 10: Teamed with Writing and Reading

PART 11: Supported Reading and Performance

PART 12: Speeches and Presentations


Want more training on how to implement the
5 Pillars of Literacy?

Click here for more information about the 2008 Optimizing K-2 Literacy Institute
Or find out how to bring Phyllis to your School District

Want to watch video of other sessions with Phyllis?

Click here to watch "Dance your way to Phonemic Awareness"



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