TSL3083 (ISL 1)

Teaching Grammar to Young Learners

Teaching Grammar to Young Learners – Dendrinos, B

Perspectives of Grammar

Structural view – basis for formal grammar

Functional view – basis for notional functional and for communicative grammar

Approaches: focusing on the formal grammatical & lexical components of language

Approaches: focusing on the notions and functions of language, functional grammar, situational syllabuses

Teaching young learners

Processes - Batstone (1995)

3. (re)noticing

learners become aware of the new learners become aware of the new pattern, notice the link between form and meaning, but do not try to produce the pattern themselves yet

2. (re)noticing

are intended to help learners make the new grammar pattern part of their ‘internal grammar’ and, if necessary, reorganize it

1. Proceduralization

learners are given opportunities to use the new patterns. Tasks require attention to grammar as well as effective communication

Assessment for young learners

Informal assessment:

PortfoliosArts and crafts activitiesProjectsLanguage games