Talking About Talk: Teaching Speech in the Secondary Classroom.

Luke, Allan

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ERIC Number: EJ343665

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Publication Date: 1986

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Talking About Talk: Teaching Speech in the Secondary Classroom.

Luke, Allan

English in Australia, n76 p42-48 Jun 1986

Focusing on a model "game language," outlines an approach to speech instruction aimed at improving students' speaking skills and their understanding of variable speech habits. Discusses (1) speech instruction as part of the English curriculum, (2) a primary lesson "talking about talk," (3) the speech game--restricted sustained monologue, and (4) instruction in talking/teaching talking. (JD)

Descriptors: Basic Skills, Class Activities, English Curriculum, Instructional Improvement, Secondary Education, Speech Communication, Speech Curriculum, Speech Habits, Speech Instruction, Speech Skills, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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