Teaching Grammar - Topic 1
Meaning and definition of grammar
A system of language
A set of rules and examples dealing with the syntax and word structures (morphology) of a language.
Grammar to young learners
Young Learners
love to be praised
learn through senses
easily bored
short term concentration on one thing
pretend to understand
ego to ask question
Lesson should be:
easy to understand
motivating and interesting
use simple words
Recap
fluency versus accuracy
Fluency
practice what they already know
keep students at own level of vocabulary and grammar
let students be creative
impose no rules
limit teacher-talk
Accuracy
focus on language
The place of grammar in the primary ESL classroom
KBSR
To equip students with English language both in speaking and writing.
KSSR
Build proficiency in the language