G8+Oral+directions+&+asking+questions

Great idea #8 - Clarity with oral directions and asking directions

What is it?
== This section talks about creating clarity in oral communication. It talks about three important areas of oral language: giving directions, asking questions, and presenting subject matter (such as in a lecture). ==

How do you create/do it?
__GIVING DIRECTIONS__ we need to have clearer instruction. When we tell our students what we want them to do, it must be very clear and concise. We have to be very clear with letting our students know what we want them to do. This will happen by:
 * 1) state commands specifically example 1: get ready. example 2: take out your books, three crayons, and an envelope.
 * 2) give information in bite size pieces instead of a long series of directions
 * 3) MODEL! whenever possible, accompany explanations
 * 4) use cue words such as "look up here" and "listen, please

__ASKING QUESTIONS__
 * 1) ask clear questions.
 * 2) its important that there is a balance between higher and lower level questions
 * 3) differentiate and adapt questions that will accomodate a range of needs.
 * 4) WAIT TIME !!
 * 5) make sure that everyone participate

__PRESENTING CONTENT__
 * 1) recognize when you are communicating with your students clearly when giving oral presentations. Use language that will makes sense to them. Don't use words that they haven't even heard before. Use a variety of manipulative while explaining. You could: write on the board, point on a map, use different objects to get an idea across. Remember to keep the directions concise and clear while teaching.

== Go to: __Advanced Organizers ,__  Cue Words,  Study guides , Graphic organizers , Using synonyms and definitions , Story maps , Concept diagrams , Oral directions & asking questions , Adapting seatwork assignments , Adapting homework assignments  ==