Daily Oral Language Daily Oral Language Lessons n

Daily Oral Language

Daily Oral Language Lessons: n n Daily Work well as dispatch Aligned with standards-based instruction Focus on n n Grammar Punctuation Capitalization Mechanics Usage

Procedures (example) n n n Sentences on board or overhead when students enter Students correct errors Share revisions Check for understanding Give direct instruction if needed

Suggestions: n n n Set a specific time Establish routine procedures Use a timer Give clear and immediate feedback Hold students accountable

Accountability: Key to Success n Students write the DOLs n n n In a notebook On a DOL form* Teacher checks DOLS at end of each week (or two weeks). Weekly or bi-weekly quiz reflects DOL content Expect student writing to reflect DOL content!

Any Questions about Daily Oral Language? n Where do I get my DOLs? Textbooks n Online grammar sites n DOL workbooks n Student writing (unfortunately, a wonderful source of errors!) Remember: Align DOL with content to be tested. n

By the way: n n n Use a variety of errors Recycle errors to keep students “on their toes” Get feedback in various ways. Students: n n n make corrections on overhead write answers on board write on individual dry erase boards

Keeping it fun n n Try using student names in the error samples Allow students to submit samples Use humorous sentences or interest -grabbing topics Use newspaper “errors” Build a non-threatening environment for sharing answers

A DOL “Sample” Students enter class and see this on the board. DOL #1 n My daughter a student at samford university can talk to anyone she never meets a stranger.

DOL #1 n n Students write the sentence in their notebooks. Volunteers come one at a time and make a correction. There may be more than one way to make corrections. Discuss reasons/rules.

One sentence. . . 3 mini-lessons! n My daughter a student at samford university can talk to anyone she never meets a stranger. n n n Comma use: appositive Capitalization: name of a specific university Run-on sentence n n n Make two sentences (separate with a period) Separate two closely related sentences with a semi-colon. Etc.

Final Answer n n Several “correct” answers are possible Students should be able to defend their answers. n My daughter, a student at Samford University, can talk to anyone. She never meets a stranger!