ESL Grammar Instruction

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What do learners with a linguistic background bring to their learning of English grammar?

Familiarity with English vocabulary

Familiarity with grammatical forms in their home language (correct)

Exposure to English literacy skills

Basic understanding of linguistic theories

What determines the degree of influence of linguistic knowledge from one language on another?

The frequency of language use

The similarity between grammatical features of the home language and English (correct)

The age of the learner

The learner's motivation

What is one way a chart like the one shown can help you?

Teach grammar in a language besides English

Determine the student's home language

Anticipate and understand possible student errors in syntax, parts of speech, or verb tenses (correct)

Prioritize time for reading and writing in English

What is one way a student's knowledge of grammar in a language besides English can impact their learning?

It can impact their developing knowledge of grammatical forms in English Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in EAL/D learners' developing knowledge of grammatical forms in English?

Knowledge of or exposure to grammar in a language besides English Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of Dr. Valeria M. Rigobon's session?

The role of linguistic background on EAL/D learners' word reading skills Signup and view all the answers

What determines the amount of influence of linguistic knowledge from one language on another?

The similarities between grammatical features of the home language and English Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to consider features of non-English languages?

To understand the influence of linguistic knowledge on English learning Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the article referenced for further reading?

Language Transfers: The Interaction Between English and Students’ Primary Languages Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of referencing 'Difference or disorder: Understanding speech and language patterns in culturally and linguistically diverse students'?

To provide further reading on understanding speech and language patterns Signup and view all the answers

What is the affiliation of Dr. Valeria M. Rigobon?

Australian Centre for the Advancement of Literacy Signup and view all the answers

What is one way a teacher can support EAL/D learners?

By prioritiing time for more opportunities for students to practice writing and speaking in English Signup and view all the answers

What is the author of 'An exploration of Mandarin Chinese'?

Li, C. Signup and view all the answers

What is one way a teacher can use a chart like the one shown?

To plan for small group or additional time/practice in grammar lessons Signup and view all the answers

What can make it difficult for students to get used to different sets of syntax and grammar rules in speaking and writing?

Lack of exposure to speaking, hearing, and reading certain grammatical forms in English Signup and view all the answers

What can influence the use of correct grammar in spoken and written English?

What students already know about grammatical structures in their primary/native/home language(s) Signup and view all the answers

Why might EAL/D learners misapply knowledge of grammar from non-English languages?

Because grammatical forms in English are structured differently in other languages Signup and view all the answers

What can make it difficult for EAL/D learners to apply grammatical rules consistently?

Difficulty in using correct grammar in spoken English Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for EAL/D learners to be familiar with grammatical forms in English?

To apply grammatical rules correctly in speaking and writing Signup and view all the answers

What can affect the use of correct grammar in spoken and written English?

Prior knowledge of grammatical structures in primary/native/home language(s) Signup and view all the answers

Why might EAL/D learners find it difficult to adjust to different grammatical structures and rules in English?

Because grammatical forms in English are structured differently in other languages Signup and view all the answers

What can make it difficult for students to learn grammatical rules in English?

Lack of exposure to speaking, hearing, and reading certain grammatical forms in English Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Applying Knowledge of Language Differences

Applying knowledge of differences between home language and English grammar can help anticipate and understand possible student errors in syntax, parts of speech, or verb tenses.
This knowledge can be used to plan for the best use of small group or additional time/practice in grammar lessons.
Prioritizing time for more opportunities for students to practice writing and speaking in English with different grammatical forms is crucial.

The Influence of Linguistic Background

Knowledge of or exposure to grammar in a language besides English can impact an EAL/D learner's developing knowledge of grammatical forms in English.
The amount of influence of linguistic knowledge from one language on another varies depending on the similarities between grammatical features of the home language and English.

Importance of Considering Non-English Language Features

Many grammatical forms in English are structured differently in other languages, so EAL/D learners might misapply knowledge of grammar from non-English languages to English.
Lack of exposure to speaking, hearing, and reading certain grammatical forms in English can make it difficult for students to get used to using different sets of syntax and grammar rules in speaking and writing.
Use of correct grammar in spoken and written English can be influenced by what students already know about grammatical structures in primary/native/home language(s).

Considerations for Mandarin Speakers

Mandarin speakers may face specific challenges in English grammar due to differences in grammatical structures between Mandarin and English.

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Quiz on applying knowledge of differences between home language and English grammar, anticipating student errors, and planning effective grammar lessons.