- Great for English, Social Studies, Speech and Debate, and ESL classes - Key expressions for 14 oration skills - 8 expressions per skill - 104 expressions in total - Expression types divided by card color - Teacher master lists included ***How to use this resource*** - Encourage students to develop a sophisticated bank of discourse markers by playing ‘Expressions Poker.’ Give students one card of each color and tell them to use the expressions during a speech, discussion, or debate. Students must lay down their card in a pile once used. The first student to get rid of his or her cards is the winner. - Alternatively, give students multiple cards of one color, to develop proficiency in one area of speaking. - Cards may also be used to incorporate key expressions when writing/ drafting debates and speeches. - Cards are also a great resource when mounted on a bulletin board or literacy station.