Year 3 Oral Language Skills Chart
Listening and Responding Communication for Learning Communicating and Presenting
What is Oral Language?
Speaking and listening skills How we communicate with others Using our voice to share ideas Understanding what others say
Area 1: Listening and Responding
Paying attention when others speak Understanding what we hear Asking questions when confused Following instructions carefully
Listening Practice Activity
Listen to the story Raise your hand when you hear a 'because' word Be ready to explain what happened Ask a clarification question
Area 2: Communication for Learning
Asking good questions Using 'why' and 'how' questions Sharing ideas clearly Building on others' ideas
Question Practice
Look at this picture What questions could you ask? Try starting with: Who, What, Where, When, Why, How
Area 3: Communicating and Presenting
Speaking clearly to others Using 'because' and 'so' to explain Making predictions with 'might' and 'could' Sharing ideas confidently
Verbal Reasoning Words
{"left":"Because - explains why something happened\nSo - shows what happened as a result\nIf...then - shows what might happen\nMight, could, maybe - for making predictions","right":"When - shows timing\nUnless - shows conditions\nWhat if - explores possibilities\nAs long as - shows requirements"}
Practice Using Connecting Words
Complete this sentence: 'I need my raincoat because...' Make a prediction: 'If it's sunny tomorrow, then...' Use 'might': 'The dog might be...' Share your sentences with a partner
Remember
Good communicators listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and speak clearly to share their ideas
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