Schools often emphasize reading and writing—but speaking is also fundamental to lifelong success, research shows.
When teachers find ways to promote oracy in the classroom—from oral storytelling to small-group discussions and Socratic seminars—it helps students develop social and self-regulatory skills while supporting language and vocabulary acquisition. In fact, a wide body of research shows that knowing how to speak and express oneself well is a significant factor in long-term social, emotional, and academic success.
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