Students need a robust vocabulary to best communicate and defend what they have learned and accomplished. The resources below can be used in daily instruction to improve student vocabulary.
Vocabularians: Integrated Word Study in the Middle Grades by 
Vocabulary Packets: No More Overused Words by 
Vocabulary Packets - Greek and Latin Roots by Students must have regular opportunity to speak using academic language. Resources shown below show how to give students more opportunities to speak in class.
The Complete Book of Speech Communication by 
Readers Theatre for Middle School Boys by 
Socratic Seminars and Literature Circles by 
Literature Circles That Engage Middle and High School Students by Presenting requires a variety of skills that must be practiced regularly so students can be effective presenters. Below are resources for teaching good posture and appropriate gestures, visual aids, vocal projection and pacing, and more.
Teaching Kids to Be Confident, Effective Communicators by 
Well Spoken : Teaching Speaking to All Students by Students must learn to listen and provide appropriate feedback for other student presenters. In doing so, they will also learn how to become an effective presenter. Resources are provided below.
Peer Feedback in the Classroom: Empowering Students to Be the Experts by 
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