Prompts should be provided for younger children and individual instruction if necessary should also be provided. Older children should work independently or work in a group to brainstorm ideas before beginning to write. Children will be given the opportunity to speak in a class that will welcome their ideas and answers. It is the teacher s responsibility to provide an atmosphere in which the student feels comfortable enough to speak up without feeling threatened. Consequently, the students will know that their input is valid and appreciated.
Literacy includes reading, writing, speaking and listening.
The teacher should provide plenty of opportunities in the classroom to read, write, speak and listen. When students are allowed many opportunities to read, write, listen, and speak then the student will be well on his or her way to educational success.