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Speaking about something is usually an engaging way to learn.

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Speaking about something is usually an engaging way to learn.

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Students are likely more apt to be involved and engaged in their learning process. They will learn to adapt to their learning environment and learn from both their peers and teacher.

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Students are likely more apt to be involved and engaged in their learning process. They will learn to adapt to their learning environment and learn from both their peers and teacher.

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Oracy and collaborative learning mimic more closely the manner in which students will eventually interact and work with others as adults, therefore attaining more 21st Century Skills, hence achieving the premise of CC Standards.

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Oracy and collaborative learning mimic more closely the manner in which students will eventually interact and work with others as adults, therefore attaining more 21st Century Skills, hence achieving the premise of CC Standards.

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If you can verbally "teach" something to a peer you are approaching mastery of the concept

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If you can verbally "teach" something to a peer you are approaching mastery of the concept

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Oracy and Collaborative Conversations help "cement" students' ideas while providing an opportunity to compare their understanding with others. 

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Oracy and Collaborative Conversations help "cement" students' ideas while providing an opportunity to compare their understanding with others. 

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They gain higher levels of vocabulary which helps to increase understanding of what's read. 

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They gain higher levels of vocabulary which helps to increase understanding of what's read. 

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provides a safe environment for students to ask questions about something they don't know

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provides a safe environment for students to ask questions about something they don't know

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what strategies are people using collaborative conversations?  (sentence frames, pictures)

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what strategies are people using collaborative conversations?  (sentence frames, pictures)

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Not only holds them accountable for their learning, but also they meet higher expectations.  

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Not only holds them accountable for their learning, but also they meet higher expectations.  

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Students will be more comfortable clarifying things they don't understand.

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Being able to orally express an idea or concept transfers into student writing.

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Being able to orally express an idea or concept transfers into student writing.

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When a student is able to orally explain their thinking, they are more likely to have a deeper understanding of the content. This in turn should improve their performance on state standards.

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The students learn from one another as they discuss state standards.  Ideas flourish and they develop a deeper understanding of the standards.

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The students learn from one another as they discuss state standards.  Ideas flourish and they develop a deeper understanding of the standards.

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I am better able to write and comprehend if I can listen to others and speak about it first.

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If you can communicate your reasoning it shows understanding.

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Students can learn from each other as they share their ideas

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Students can learn from each other as they share their ideas

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Students learn from each other during collaborative conversations...when they share their ideas out loud it helps to reinforce and clarify what they are thinking.

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Students learn from each other during collaborative conversations...when they share their ideas out loud it helps to reinforce and clarify what they are thinking.

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Collaborative conversations can be supportive to our English language learners who are still learning the vocabulary they need to express their thoughts and ideas.

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Metacognition comes to mind- being able to think about your thinking.