David Castillo edrg-3344

Definition of Talk.
The chapter defines "talk" as four types of activities: conversation, aesthetic, efferent, and dramatic are important for developing children's talk and it also complements students written language development. According to Heath (1983) that the four types of talk is necessary ingredient for learning.

Why is talking beneficial in the classroom?
Research shows that students benefit from participating in talk activities for both social and academic purposes throughout the school day and that talk is a necessary ingredient for learning.

Give example of talk in the classroom.
Some examples of talk in the classroom are as follow:
Aesthetic talk - students use this form of talk to respond to literature and to deepen their comprehension of books they are reading. Grand Conversations - students dig deeper into a story and deepen their comprehension about literature reading in literature focus units and literature circles. Asking Questions - both the students and teachers ask questions to stimulate conversation and deepen understanding.