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=Sharing our Voices=

Why is it important for students to have the opportunity to communicate with a larger audience?

Quebec Education Programme
TO USE LANGUAGE TO COMMUNICATE AND LEARN (ELA)
 * Elementary Language Arts **
 * To use language (talk) for learning and thinking
 * To use language (talk) to communicate information, experiences and point of view
 * To interact in collaborative group activities in a variety of roles


 * Secondary English Language Arts**


 * Uses language/talk to communicate and to learn (SELA) **
 * Interacts with peers and teachers in specific learning contexts
 * Uses a collaborative process to develop a repertoire of communication and learning/thinking strategies
 * Uses an inquiry process in problem solving, action research and classroom drama activities

What kinds of activities encourage talk for sharing? for commenting? for reflection?