One good way to get parents and carers involved in oracy is through homework.
So, instead of homework always being a written task, make it a talk task sometimes.
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Here are a few ideas:
Geography
Ask someone at home about a place they have visited…
Where did you go? What was it like?
What was the most interesting thing you saw?
Would you like to go back? Why?
History
Ask someone at home what life was like when they were younger…
What games did you play? Did you watch films or TV?
What was school like?
What is different now?
Art
Ask someone at home about a piece of art they like…
What type of art do you like?
Is there a painting, artist or picture you like?
What do you like about it?
Would you like to create something similar?
Music
Ask someone at home about their favourite music…
What is your favourite song?
Who is your favourite singer or band?
When do you like listening to music?
Does any song remind you of a special memory?
Reading
Ask someone at home about a story they remember from childhood…
What was the story about?
Who was your favourite character?
What do you remember about it?
Would you recommend it to me?
Maths
Ask someone at home about how they use maths in everyday life…
When do you use maths at work or at home?
Do you use money, measuring or time?
What maths did you use today?
What maths do you think is most useful?
Computing
Ask someone at home how they use technology…
What technology do you use every day?
What do you use it for?
What would be difficult without technology?
Is there any technology you would like to invent?
PSHE
Ask someone at home what makes a good friend…
What makes someone a good friend?
What should you do if a friend is upset?
Is it important to like the same things as your friends?
Science
Ask someone at home about their favourite season…
Which season do you like best? Why?
What do you enjoy doing at that time of year?
What changes do you notice in nature?
PE
Ask someone at home about sport when they were younger…
Did you play any sports?
Which sport did you enjoy most?
Did you ever compete in a competition?
Do you still enjoy sport now?
