ORACY TOOLKIT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT TOOLS
The Oracy Skills tool outlines all of the oracy skills described in the Québec ELA curriculum competency Using language to communicate and to learn from Grade One through to Secondary V.
This continuum describes a developmental progression of the oracy skills in action. It is not tied to specific grade levels or cycles and is meant to be used to situate learners in order to plan instruction and provide feedback.
A version for students using “I statements” and with a focus on metacognition, it can be used as part of a Talk journal, in student-teacher conferences and/or student-teacher-parent conferences.
Oracy_Tools_Infographic.pdfThis infographic describes how the oracy tools work together and explains the purpose of each tool.
Glossary of Oracy Terms.pdfThis glossary defines terms used in the suite of oracy skills tools and documents, and explains concepts and practices related to oracy/talk.
Teaching_Ideas.pdfThese teaching ideas can help your students move forward with their oracy development.
Oracy_Skills_Planning_Tool.pdfPLANNING FOR TALK WITH THE ORACY SKILLS TOOL
This interactive tool was designed to help teachers keep oracy skills in mind as they plan instruction.
Student_Reflection_Planning_Tool.pdfUSING THE STUDENT CONTINUUM TO REFLECT AND SET GOALS
This interactive tool was designed for students to use as they reflect on their learning and set goals for their oracy development.
THE ORACY TOOLS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN FRENCH!
Deliberately teaching for transfer of language learning, by explicitly linking understanding and ongoing learning from one language class to the other, develops cognitive and metacognitive strategies and skills that support students’ language competencies in both languages. Language learning transfer also promotes positive attitudes towards both languages, and expands students’ view of the world.
habiletes_orale.pdfContinuum_prof_mars2022.pdfContinuum Élève_mars2022.pdfLexique_oralite.pdf
Hacking Talk- revised Feb 2025.pdfSUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TOOLS
Talk_Profiles_Elementary_Secondary.pdfTalk Profiles for Summative Competency Assessment - Elementary and Secondary
Created by the English Language Arts consultants of the Language Network, The Talk Profiles are for teachers to use in summative evaluation and reporting, assisting the teacher with summative assessment using a body of evidence collected over time. The profiles are not intended to be used to assess specific tasks or contexts. They include a range of percentages associated with the various levels of achievement and are to be used in conjunction with formative tools like the Developmental Continuum of Oracy Skills (above) used for instructional planning and providing student feedback.
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