Playing with Language is essential to successful literacy learning. It helps us discover how language works and leads us to new discoveries about ourselves and the world. Strong oral language leads to larger vocabulary and greater success in literacy.

Oral language can be strengthened through Reading, Communication, and Inquiry. Questioning contributes to our ability to be educated and engaged citizens. Most learning activities in the class rely on opportunities to share understandings, ideas, opinions, and beliefs. (Popey)

Resources to support Oral Language Development:

Speaking Games

Developing Language In Reading

fnesc Oral Language Activities

French:

Phonetics

Developing French Oral Language Skills

Traditional Games and Activities that Support Oral Language:

20 Questions

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