- Teenagers are to be taught the art of speech in an effort
to improve verbal language skills amongst secondary school pupils.
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- Guidance is being sent to teachers ahead of the new term
in September on how to give speaking lessons. The plans include taping
pupils' conversations and playing them back to highlight their mistakes.
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- The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) guidance
is aimed at 12-16-year olds. The 60-page document entitled "introducing
the grammar of talk" also outlines rules for how teachers should speak
English.
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- Youngsters will be encouraged to analyse their own language
through the tape-and play-back sessions. They will be told the reasons
for avoiding phrases such as "they was", "I done",
and "ain't".
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- Sue Horner, head of English at the QCA, said: "Being
able to speak accurately, clearly and in a comprehensive way is important.
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- "Getting pupils to explain their use of language
can give them power over it. They are more likely to communicate effectively
if they understand what they are doing."
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