Oracy plays a pivotal role in education, both as a goal in and of itself and through the role it can play in securing learning. This exciting new book explores how Oracy can support academic success and develop confident communicators who can effectively engage with the world around them and are ready for life beyond school.The book first draws on cognitive science to show how Oracy can be used in the classroom to secure attention and engagement, enhance meaning-making, and for eff...