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Tag: discussion and writing
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The magic ability of oracy to empower learners, help them articulate their thoughts, and improve their ability to write
Babies cannot articulate their needs. One of the most difficult tasks parents first encounter is trying to establish what it is their baby wants when it exhibits distress, most often…
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How can following up writing with discussion help improve outcomes and develop learner oracy?
Where discussion succeeds writing, both tasks should be seen as ends in themselves. Successful planning involves two activities that are closely connected. The connection should be easy for learners to…
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How can you quickly improve the quality of your learners’ writing by harnessing the power of discussion?
Discussion is a great way to help learners develop their ideas about a topic before they start doing any writing. It gives an opportunity to think at length and to…