The Language of Learning ― Teaching Students Core Thinking, Listening, and Speaking Skills

Your essential guide for teaching core competencies that every child needs for developing into a highly engaged, self-motivated learner. The Language of Learning offers a practical approach to teaching essential communication skills: ‧Listening and understanding ‧Thinking before speaking ‧Speaking clearly and concisely ‧Asking thoughtful questions ‧Giving high-quality answers ‧Backing up opinions with reasons and evidence ‧Agreeing thoughtfully ‧Disagreeing respectfully

Margaret Berry Wilson taught first and second graders for fifteen years. She wrote the kindergarten, first grade, and second grade books in the What Every Teacher Needs series, and is co-author of Doing Math in Morning Meeting. She currently serves as an assistant head of school in Riverside, California.