Committed to the power of oral language, Literacy Out Loud recognizes the important role "talk" plays in developing the reading and writing abilities that students need in school and beyond.  This book offers strategies where oral language takes center stage and is fostered through engaging activities in K-8 classrooms.  Literacy activities and events focus on all aspects of listening and speaking and emphasize enjoyable, purposeful, social learning.

Committed to the power of oral language, Literacy Out Loud recognizes the important role "talk" plays in developing the reading and writing abilities that students need in school and beyond.  This book offers strategies where oral language takes center stage and is fostered through engaging activities in K-8 classrooms.  Literacy activities and events focus on all aspects of listening and speaking and emphasize enjoyable, purposeful, social learning.