Speaking activities should be stressed along with reading experiences in teaching-learning situations. It is important for learners to develop needed skills in reporting to others in a group setting. The teacher and the pupils in the classroom should support each other so that satisfying experiences in oral communication are an end result. Objectives to emphasize in oral communication need to be carefully selected by those involved in teaching-learning situations, be it the teacher(s), principal, supervisor, or other persons with professional training. A variety of learning opportunities should be provided pupils so that interest is ongoing, and individual differences among learners need to be considered to achieve optimal achievement. Pupils also need to be instructed in how to make appropriate introductions. Extemporaneous speaking has much merit for pupils possessing readiness for this activity. Pupils need to have the opportunity to participate in creative dramatics as a speaking activity. Formal dramatizations emphasize that learners write play parts pertaining to what has been read. Pupils, with teacher leadership, may make puppets that relate to content area reading, literature, and social studies. Early primary grade pupils should have ample opportunities to experience debate on their understanding levels. A challenging debate can make for much learning and motivation for either side of the debate. The world of work needs individuals who communicate well, and personal enrichment also stresses that each person be able to communicate effectively. (RS)