The Importance of Using Academic Language in the Classroom

February 5, 2024

Academic conversations enhance learning. Students need structured opportunities to use domain-specific and Tier 2 vocabulary across all content areas. This post highlights how sentence frames, accountable talk protocols, and intentional modeling can transform a classroom into a language-rich environment.

Encouraging student talk helps solidify learning and ensures students aren’t just learning content—but learning to communicate that content effectively.