Introduction

1. English is ever-changing. 2. What is acceptable grammar for spoken English might not

be the same as what is expected for written English.

3. Teachers often think of English grammar in more difficult and complicated terms than students.

4. English grammar is complicated. No one knows it all.

What Is Grammar?

Grammar is the rules, forms, functions and structure of a language

When learning a piece of grammar, students need to know its:

StructureMeaningUsage

Activity 1

Running Dictation /

Find My Partner

Be Effective!

Be clear: Use simple explanations

Be efficient: keep explanations short to allow more time for practice

Be memorable: Use real-life situations

Be lively and interesting: Personalization will increase retention

Be appropriate: Use suitable examples for the age group

Be productive: Practice in as many ways as possible

Activity 2

Fun Ways to Drill Grammar

Presentation Methods

CRA

Clarification and Focus Teaching the structure, meaning and usage

Restricted Use Students use a specific set of examples of the grammar point to practice

Example activities – oral drilling, focused conversations, focused stories, guided writing, listening comprehension

Authentic Use Open, free and natural use of the language.

Example activities – free conversations, discussions, free writing, newspaper and magazine articles

Activity 3

Information Gap /

Find the Differences

Presentation Methods

5 Step Method

1. Review - Review the previous pattern

2. Teach – Teach the new pattern (structure, meaning, usage)

3. Group Practice / Choral- drilling

4. Pair Practice / Individual Practice

5. Activities and Games – Student-Centered and Authentic Use Activities

Techniques

TimelinesDiagramsPersonalizationSymbols - mappingCharts

Visual cuesSubstitutionsPicturesColors

These techniques can help students to understand and remember grammar better:

Demo

Watch the trainer do a short demo.

Tick the boxes for the things you see the trainer do in the demo.

ReviewTeachGroup PracticePair Practice / Individual PracticeActivity – student centered

TimelineSubstitutionsPersonalizationColorsMapping

Common Mistakes

• What are some common grammar mistakes your students make?

• What grammar points are difficult to understand and use?

• What suggestions or tips do you give your students to help them improve their grammar?

Activity 4

Thermometer