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What does Larsen-Freeman propose in relation to English grammar?
What does Larsen-Freeman propose in relation to English grammar?
- It is not important in communication.
- It should be disregarded in language teaching.
- It serves as an essential resource for meaning-making. (correct)
- It is a static set of structural patterns.
Which aspect of language does syntax refer to?
Which aspect of language does syntax refer to?
- Word formation
- Word order (correct)
- Meaning
- Sound system
What does grammar encompass?
What does grammar encompass?
- Word formation only
- Meaning alone
- Sound system only
- Morphology, syntax, phonology, and semantics (correct)
How does inadequate knowledge of grammar affect effective communication?
How does inadequate knowledge of grammar affect effective communication?
What is the primary function of grammar in language?
What is the primary function of grammar in language?
How do grammar rules affect a speaker's ability to communicate?
How do grammar rules affect a speaker's ability to communicate?
What is the purpose of constantly using assessment in teaching?
What is the purpose of constantly using assessment in teaching?
What do grammatical assessments characterize?
What do grammatical assessments characterize?
What are pedagogical issues related to in teaching grammar?
What are pedagogical issues related to in teaching grammar?
What is one issue related to teaching grammar mentioned in the text?
What is one issue related to teaching grammar mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of diagramming sentences?
What is the purpose of diagramming sentences?
What is the correct way to separate the direct object from the verb in sentence diagramming?
What is the correct way to separate the direct object from the verb in sentence diagramming?
What teaching rule emphasizes the importance of minimizing presentation time to maximize practice time?
What teaching rule emphasizes the importance of minimizing presentation time to maximize practice time?
Which area should teachers focus on according to the teaching rule of relevance?
Which area should teachers focus on according to the teaching rule of relevance?
In which mode should teachers help learners transition from form-focused accuracy to meaning-focused fluency?
In which mode should teachers help learners transition from form-focused accuracy to meaning-focused fluency?
What is the primary focus when teaching grammar in context?
What is the primary focus when teaching grammar in context?
Which aspect of grammar teaching does the rule of use prioritize?
Which aspect of grammar teaching does the rule of use prioritize?
What is the key point emphasized by the rule of context in teaching grammar?
What is the key point emphasized by the rule of context in teaching grammar?
Flashcards
Grammar Assessment
Grammar Assessment
Evaluating a student's understanding of grammar rules in different situations.
Grammar Teaching Issues
Grammar Teaching Issues
Challenges in making grammar understandable and useful for students.
Sentence Diagramming
Sentence Diagramming
Visualizing sentence structure by showing relationships between parts.
Sentence Elements (Diagramming)
Sentence Elements (Diagramming)
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Lexicogrammatical resource
Lexicogrammatical resource
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Contextual Grammar Change
Contextual Grammar Change
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Grammaring
Grammaring
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Grammar Definition
Grammar Definition
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Grammar Components
Grammar Components
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Form-focused accuracy
Form-focused accuracy
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Meaning-focused fluency
Meaning-focused fluency
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Contextual Grammar Teaching
Contextual Grammar Teaching
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Microteaching
Microteaching
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Rule of Context
Rule of Context
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Rule of Use
Rule of Use
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Rule of Economy
Rule of Economy
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Study Notes
Assessment in Grammar Teaching
- Assessment is crucial to determine students' comprehension of grammar materials.
- Assessment of grammatical ability involves characterizing proficiency in different levels and contexts.
Pedagogical Issues in Teaching Grammar
- Pedagogical issues involve challenges in teaching and learning grammar, including how to effectively convey information and engage students.
- One of the issues is whether grammar should be taught, and if so, what grammar, when, and how.
Diagramming Sentences
- Diagramming sentences involves visualizing how to fit together different parts of a sentence.
- Basic rules in diagramming sentences include:
- Identify sentence elements
- Place subject, verb, and direct object together and underline them
- Separate subject from verb with a vertical line that crosses the underline
- Separate direct object from verb with a vertical line that does not cross the underline
- Keep adjectives and articles with the noun they modify and place them on separate diagonal lines touching the word they modify
Key Concepts in Teaching Grammar
- Grammar is a lexicogrammatical resource for making meaning.
- Grammar changes in both form and meaning to ensure appropriate use in different situations.
- Grammaring refers to the process of using grammar to make meaning in context.
Defining Grammar
- Grammar refers to the set of rules that govern the structure of a language.
- Grammar rules cover aspects of language, including syntax, morphology, phonology, and semantics.
Teaching Grammar Effectively
- Teachers should help learners move from form-focused accuracy to meaning-focused fluency.
- Practice activities should familiarize learners with structures in context, covering both form and communicative meaning.
Microteaching and Demo-Lecture
- Microteaching involves designing a lesson on a grammatical structure and performing an online teaching demo.
Rules of Teaching Grammar
- Rule of context: Teach grammar in context, and re-contextualize as soon as possible if taken out of context.
- Rule of use: Teach grammar in order to facilitate learners' comprehension and production of real language.
- Rule of economy: Minimize presentation time to maximize practice time.
- Rule of relevance: Teach only grammar that students have problems with, and find out what they already know.
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