Talking:
A basic definition of talking is to converse by means of spoken language. Talking allows people to communicate and exchange information.

Talking...Beneficial???
Talking can be beneficial in a classroom if it is applied in the right maner. Communication is a great key for successs! Talking allows students to speak with one another and when students are at the same age levels, they typically have a different way of presenting information to other students in the classroom. Comparing strategies to math problems or ideas for english papers can be discussed on a whole new level between students themselves....rather than the typical student teacher discussions.

Talking in the Classroom:
There are several types of methods that can engage talking in the class room such as literature circles, group chats, KWL charts, debates, drama, Readers Theatre, etc. You can have one on one conversations or small groups of about three to five students. One on one, partner, or even small groups allow students to feed off of eachothers ideas. For example, in literature circles the students can share with their group what feelings they had about the reading or topics they were assigned. One idea will eventually spark another, and creativity is always essential in a students writing. Another way to use talking in the classroom, which is also a fun way, is using it in dramas. Allowing the students to take part in reading different roles of characters in a story can be fun for them as they have the chance to put their own spark into the story.