Listening & Speaking Teaching Resources for 6th Grade
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About Me Hexagonal Thinking Activity
Start the school year with an engaging Hexagonal Thinking Activity to help students see the connections between themselves and their new classmates.
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When to Use Formal and Informal Language Teaching Slides
Teach your students when to use formal and informal language with this engaging set of teaching slides designed to help students confidently distinguish between language styles in real-world contexts.
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Language and Social Context Matching Game
Explore language and social context with this fun matching activity that helps students understand how our speech changes depending on the situation.
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Group Presentation Rubric
Make assigning grades for group presentations a breeze with a printable Group Presentation Rubric.
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Public Speaking Tips For Students - Poster
Display this Public Speaking Tips for Students poster in your classroom when learning how to speak in front of peers.
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Student-Led Small Group Discussion Strategies Posters
Remind your students of a variety of student-led discussion strategies with this set of 8 posters.
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One Has to Go! Game of Elimination Icebreaker
Play ‘One Has to Go!” and engage your students in a friendly classroom debate with this Google Slides icebreaker game.
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Soup, Salad, or Sandwich? Game - Interactive Icebreaker
Play the Soup, Salad, or Sandwich? Game for an exciting Back-to-School Icebreaker activity!
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Team Building Games – Upper Grades
Encourage communication and cooperation with this set of 10 team-building games.
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Would You Rather? International Women's Day Active Game
Engage your students in thought-provoking discussions with this set of International Women’s Day-themed "Would You Rather" questions.
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Interview a Classmate - First Day of School Activity
Help your students learn more about their new classmates (even if they have been together for the last 5 years) with this fun speaking and listening activity!
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Six Thinking Hats Poster and Worksheet Pack
Promote deeper thinking with a set of De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats posters and worksheets.
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Formal vs Informal Language Worksheet Pack
Download this formal vs informal language worksheet pack to help students strengthen their understanding of language in real-world contexts.
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Formal vs. Informal Language Sorting Activity
Engage students in identifying formal vs informal language with this sorting activity that helps build understanding through real-world sentence examples.
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Conversation Stems Poster Set
Display this set of Conversation Stems Posters to assist students with their oral language development.
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Debate Topic Cards
Get students thinking, speaking and debating with this set of Debate Topics for Kids.
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Speaking Skills for Oral Presentations Poster
A poster that explains the skills students need for a great oral presentation!
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Individual Oral Presentation Assessment Rubric
Use an individual oral presentation rubric to help your students work out their presentation plans.
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Getting to Know My Classmates – QR Code Template
Use QR codes to get to know your new classmates at the start of a new school year.
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One Word Story Active Game
A whole class active game that encourages creative thinking and teamwork.
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Group Work Role Cards
Review and reinforce eight possible roles for group work with this set of 2-in-1 reusable posters and desk cards.
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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.