This session is on oracy instruction and how to utilize students' cultural tools as socially just instructional leaders in the classroom. There are three main pillars of this presentation. The first includes brain research to understand the impact of instructional strategies. Second pillar is the social justice component to plan with an equitable lens, providing access for all students to content. Third, is the language acquisition component to create a supportive environment for all language learners in various phases to practice oral language.