The document discusses whether teaching grammar makes a difference in language acquisition. It presents differing views in the literature on this topic, such as Krashen claiming grammar instruction does not impact acquisition, while Lightbrown and Pienemann disagreed. The purpose of the talk is to examine evidence on this issue and make suggestions for the classroom based on the discussion, presenting rationales both for and against grammar teaching.

1. Teaching grammar: Does it make
a difference?
Fulano de Tal

2. ‘CLAIM CENTRALITY’
• EXAMPLE:
• “Most language teachers and students would
agree that the teaching and learning of the
grammar of a second language is important...”
• ....
• “However, the extent to which grammar has
any real affect on the acquisition process has
been the subject of debate.”

3. LITERATURE
• “Most notably, Stephen Krashen in 1992 said
that ‘X, Y, and Z...”
• However, Lightbrown and Pienemann took
issue with that statement and replied that
“Blah, blah, and blah.

4. TALK OUTLINE
• “The purpose of this talk is to examine some
of the evidence for...., and – based on that
discussion – make some suggestions for the
classroom.”

5. (If your position is for grammar
teaching) THE RATIONALE AGAINST
• (If your position is against grammar teaching,
then this slide would be THE RATIONALE FOR)
• ALWAYS YOUR POSITION SHOULD BE THE
SECOND, NOT THE FIRST IN THE SEQUENCE

6. THE RATIONALE FOR (or against...)

7. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
• Other literature, examples, etc... (further
building of argument)

8. CONCLUSION
• MAKE THIS STRONG
• TIE IT BACK TO INTRO, AND RECAP POINTS
MADE
• SOFTEN CLAIMS AND REFER TO NEED FOR
CAUTION/MORE RESEARCH
• FINAL STATEMENT

9. REFERENCES