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olgavictoria · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Discuss why oral language is important in today's classrooms.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Conversational principles refer to what speakers and listeners expect of the information provided in an utterance.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

sierrahalpin · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: The ability to engage in a conversation where there is a true exchange of ideas, with both parties willing and able to listen to each other's point of view, is an essential skill. The role of oral language in our classroom is critical for our students who will be entering a workforce very different from today's workforce. Talk improves student's abilities to communicate. Talking and listening promote a deeper understanding of text. Talk promotes more critical thinking and problem solving. Students' competence with the oral language system, particularly with the representation function, directly impacts how well they will progress within the written system.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE