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i-learn: speaking and listening Years 1 and 2 DVD-ROM

Louise Glasspoole

Develop advanced techniques for teaching listening and speaking skills using videos and interactive activities.

A resource specifically designed for the teaching of speaking and listening skills using a flexible topic-based approach supporting the new Framework.

The i-learn: speaking and listening DVD-ROM for years 1 and 2 (ages 5-7) contains exciting stimulus materials and a unique bank of speaking and listening games. Videos of popular speaking and listening techniques in action will inspire teachers and children alike to try new approaches.

Planned and purposeful opportunities for talk.
Explicit teaching of the four strands of speaking and listening in 8 exciting units.
Inspiring models for talk.
The flexibility to rehearse and apply skills in literacy and across the curriculum.
Opportunities to talk about talk and reflect upon its usage.
Planned assessment opportunities.
8 interactive speakercise activities to get your whole class talking!

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Requirements

The i-learn: speaking and listening DVD-ROM for years 1 and 2 (ages 5-7) covers:

Performing poetry: Children learn how to read aloud effectively, understanding the role of expression
The art of presentation: Children learn how to make a good impression using verbal and non-verbal techniques
Asking good questions: Children learn how to generate questions for further clarification
Telling stories: Children learn the basics of storytelling in preparation for telling a story
Expressing opinions: Children learn how to think independently and to share views and opinions effectively
Instructions and directions: Children produce an effective set of oral instructions
Creating tableaux: Children discuss and create a series of tableaux to represent a story
Effective explanations: Children produce an effective oral explanation using verbal and non-verbal communication skills

PC only: Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP(SP2)/Vista/7
Intel® Pentium® 4 or Intel Celeron (or compatible) 1GHz processor
1 GB of RAM; 1 GB of available hard-disk space
1024 x 768 monitor resolution for best results, or 800 x 600
Sound card; Microphone; DVD-ROM drive
Adobe® Reader® 8.1 (included on DVD-ROM)
Microsoft® Word® 2000 or above
Standard web browser

MSI package included for easy installation onto your:
RM® Community Connect® 3 network
Microsoft® Windows® Server 2000/2003/2008 network

This title is part of our i-learn: speaking and listening series:

Titles in this series

Title	Price	In your shopping list	Approval copy
i-learn: speaking and listening Years 1 and 2 DVD-ROM ISBN: 9781845652074	$n/a
i-learn: speaking and listening Years 1 and 2 Teacher's Book ISBN: 9781845652104	$n/a
i-learn: speaking and listening Years 3 and 4 DVD-ROM ISBN: 9781845652081	$n/a
i-learn: speaking and listening Years 3 and 4 Teacher's Book ISBN: 9781845652111	$n/a
i-learn: speaking and listening Years 5 and 6 DVD-ROM ISBN: 9781845652098	$n/a
i-learn: speaking and listening Years 5 and 6 Teacher's Book ISBN: 9781845652128	$n/a