Download or read book An Introduction to Oracy written by Jackie Holderness and published by Burns & Oates. This book was released on 1998 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oracy is a subject currently undergoing examination, due to the emphasis placed upon it by the National Curriculum. With an emphasis on practice, but embracing the major theoretical issues involved, this book contains numerous exercises, examining the issues surrounding oracy in schools. It describes the many ways in which teachers can encourage pupils to talk, using picture books, media-based discussions and English as a second language.>