Can We Talk?

Developing students' vocabulary acquisition and usage skills through conversation increases academic success.


"Teaching specific terms in a specific way is probably the strongest action a teacher can take to ensure that students have the academic background knowledge they need to understand the content they will encounter in school."

Marzano & Pickering, 2005








The Academic Language website has been inspired by the mission and work of the Instructional Leadership Corps of

Madera Unified School District.