The dynamics of the communicative discourse is a natural process that requires an application of a wide range of skills and strategies. In particular, linguistic discourse and the interaction process have a huge impact on promoting literacy and academic skills in all students especially English language learners (ELLs). Using interactive approaches in second language classrooms is very critical in helping ELLs in not only in building necessary skills, but more importantly becoming skillful in undertaking academic and literacy tasks. In addition, key contextual demands and conditions for effective discourse in the classroom should be created. This paper examines the anatomy of the speech event and draws pedagogical implications that will assist teachers in making necessary adaptations for ELLs.