Display this set of Conversation Stems Posters to assist students with their oral language development.
Conversation Stem Posters – Build Strong Oral Language Skills
This set of posters has been designed by a teacher to help students become more confident and hold meaningful conversations. These posters provide great conversation sentence starters to guide students in expressing their thoughts clearly and respectfully. From asking for clarification to building on ideas, these stems provide a structured way for students to practice effective speaking and listening skills.
Support Meaningful Classroom Discussions
Teaching children about oral language in conversations is essential for their social and academic growth. These visual conversation prompts help students:
- Start a conversation
- Build on ideas in a conversation
- Ask for clarification
- Learn to disagree respectfully
- Express opinions
- Encourage others to speak
Conversation Sentence Starters for Every Situation
Perfect for whole-class discussions, small groups, or partner activities, these conversation stem posters serve as a quick reference to encourage rich, meaningful interactions. Display them around the classroom or use them as part of an oral language lesson to help students develop strong communication skills.
Make conversations more engaging and purposeful—give your students the tools they need to communicate with confidence!
This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher and a Teach Starter Collaborator.
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