Verbal Reasoning

This PDF outlines five practical strategies to help teachers develop deeper reasoning and richer classroom discussions using the Structural Learning Toolkit. Each strategy focuses on building oracy skills and collaborative thinking, helping learners explain, justify, and challenge ideas effectively. The strategies include co-creating discussion guidelines, using oracy games to boost confidence, and using the Thinking Framework’s Question Bank to prompt higher-order thinking. Teachers will also find ideas for using contentious statements and rotating discussion roles to encourage all learners to engage. Designed for easy classroom use, this resource helps foster critical thinking across all subjects and age groups.