Teaching Grammar - Week 13 - What Makes an Effective Grammar Lesson?

Introduction: Hello and welcome to Week 13 of the course Teaching Grammar for the Licenciatura in English Teaching at ULACIT. In this class we will do several activities to explore the question, What Makes an Effective Grammar Lesson? 

Today's Goals:

• Articulate your personal rules of grammar teaching.
• Analyze a sample grammar lesson and make suggestions for improvement according to your rules.
• Continue planning your grammar textbook review assignment. 

Guiding Questions:

• What makes an effective grammar lesson?
• What are my personal rules for grammar teaching?
• What are my takeaway learnings from this course?

Task 1: Our Course Takeaways

Click your group link below and follow the instructions in the document. 

• Group 1: CLICK HERE
• Group 2: CLICK HERE

Task 2: Rules for Teaching Grammar

Click on your group link below and follow the instructions in the document.

• Group 1: CLICK HERE
• Group 2: CLICK HERE

Task 3: Preparing for the Textbook Analysis Presentation

On the last day of class, you and your group members will give a 20-30 minute presentation to review the way a sample textbook addresses grammar. Read the instructions for the activity below. Then click the link to the virtual library to select a book.

• Assignment Guidelines: CLICK HERE
• Virtual Library: CLICK HERE

• Grammar Activity Portfolio: CLICK HERE

References: 

Thornbury, S. (1999). How to Teach Grammar. Pearson.