Real Talk in Elementary Classrooms: Effective Oral Langua...
Boyd, Maureen P. / Galda, Lee / Rubin, Donald L.
Describing effective, creative strategies for talking with students in ways that enhance literacy learning, this book offers a window into the classrooms of four exemplary teachers. Principles of productive classroom discussions are illustrated with detailed case examples. The book shows how--and explains why--"real talk" can enhance student engagement, foster critical thinking, promote mastery of literacy concepts, and instill a lasting love ...