Teaching English Grammar

Teaching English Grammar
Melissa McDonald
October 28, 2010

Introductions
ETA & My Experiences
Orhei, Moldova Fulbright ETA 2010
Union College BA in Political Science & Anthropology
American Center, Moscow
Diverse academic background

Today’s Seminar
Goal: to learn new techniques and methods for teaching English grammar
Methods:
-resources for methods and some examples
-helpful pointers
-group exchange of ideas
-application of the methods

Introduce Yourself
Hello, my name is __________.
I teach English at _________ (school) in the town of _________ in the region of ________.
I teach _________ (number) classes a day.
I feel _______ about this seminar today.

Present Simple Activity
Getting to know you games
Repetition of key words and phrases every day
Visual Aids in the classroom

Real World Activities
Small groups exchange ideas
Write down 3 specific grammar points
For each grammar point work together to create “real world” activities for students
Share with the entire group
Discuss importance

Grammar Games
Discuss value of grammar games
-fun, engaged learning, attention keeping
Play a game-Double or quits
Resources for more games:
See your pamphlet or search EFL Grammar Games

DOUble or Quits
In Halloween day students candy bags are full with candy.
Children where costumes and walk around neighborhoods collect candy.
There are many scary stories said during Halloween time.
Popular Halloween costumes is ghosts and witches.
Never ate candy that isn’t rapped.

Presenting material
Present at the beginning of the week
Apply the grammar in games, homework, text reading, activities
REPETITION!

SILENT Technique
Grammar is something often acquired and not memorized
Students are actively responsible for their own learning. Students discover grammar rules by themselves
Through games, texts, and dictations students may learn grammar without being told exactly what to know
Students need to develop skills for what is right or wrong and it gives them confidence

Communicative Approach
Students memorize structure easier than memorizing grammar terms/techniques
Teach students when to use a specific part of grammar instead of spending time on names
HOW DO YOU DO IT not WHY
For example: “might have”
Grammar which has been learned is used through communications.

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