Speaking and Listening Teaching Resources
Through engaging in speaking and listening activities in the classroom, students are able to use a range of interaction skills in order to become active listeners and communicate in a clear, coherent manner to a range of audiences. Use this collection of speaking and listening teaching resources, including educational posters, worksheets and activities, to develop efficient speaking and listening skills with your students in the primary classroom.
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Persuasive Speeches - Constructing
A 60 minute lesson in which students will construct a persuasive speech using appropriate text structure, language features and devices.
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Persuasive Speech - Researching
A 60 minute lesson in which students will research evidence to include in a persuasive speech about a topical issue.
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Oral Presentation – An Adult I Admire
A 60 minute lesson in which students will present a biography as an oral presentation.
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The Art of the Interview
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the skills required to conduct a successful interview.
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Who Am I?
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The Famous Faces of Yesteryear – Interviewer Skills Video
Teach your students how to interview someone with this engaging video exploring the life of Sir Edmund Hillary.
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10 Activities for Developing the Skills of Speaking and Listening
Try these 10 activities to improve your students' speaking and listening - essential skills for the development of communication, speech and language.
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Storytelling for Kids: Creative Ideas Teachers Can Use to Get Kids Writing
Teaching storytelling? Get students in the classroom excited with these storytelling ideas and activities for kids!
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How to Get Students to Follow Instructions the First Time — Teacher-Tested Tricks
Is following instructions a challenge for your students? Try these teacher-tested tips to help your students learn to listen and follow directions more closely.