grammar in the malaysian primary school english language w4

TEACHING OF GRAMMAR IN THE PRIMARY CLASSROOMTSL3083wEEK 4 (14/07/2014 )OOI CHOON MENG

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Grammar in the Malaysian Primary School English Language Curriculum Objectives Language content Activities

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English Syllabus for primary schools (KBSR/KSSR)The English curriculum for primary schools is designed to provide learners with a strong foundation in the English language.In learning the English language, learners are taught the fundamentals of English grammar and how to use it correctly in both speech and in writing.07/14/2014*ooichoonmeng/ipgkba/


The learning outcomes are based on the four language skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. These four language skills in turn also incorporate the use of good grammar, the English sound system, and the use of appropriate vocabulary.The use of a variety of texts for the teaching of reading skills will not only provide the opportunity for learners to learn new words but also enables them to see how grammar is used correctly



In the process (of developing learners writing ability), they are also taught to use appropriate vocabulary and correct grammar to get their meaning across clearly.



When we are teaching grammar, the following points should be kept in mind:The aim of teaching grammar is to help pupils use English appropriately and effectively.Grammar items should be presented, practised and tested in meaningful contexts.There is no fixed order in which grammar items are taught.Grammar items will be learned again and again at ever-increasing levels of sophistication.07/14/2014*ooichoonmeng/ipgkba/


OBJECTIVES of the English Language Curriculum for Primary Schools KSSRBy the end of Year 6, pupils should be able to :v. use correct and appropriate rules of grammar in speech and writing



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PRESENT & FUTURE3. CURRICULUM CONTENTFOCUS ON FOUR LANGUAGE SKILLSFOCUS ON FOUR LANGUAGE SKILLSPHONICSLANGUAGE ARTSBASIC LITERACYPENMANSHIPSOUND SYSTEMGRAMMAR IN CONTEXTGRAMMAR IN CONTEXTKBSRKSSR07/14/2014*ooichoonmeng/ipgkba/


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CONTENT CONFIGURATIONLISTENING & SPEAKINGREADINGWRITINGGRAMMARLANGUAGE ARTSD1D2D3D4D507/14/2014*ooichoonmeng/ipgkba/


The inclusion of the Grammar moduleemphasises the importance of havingpupils develop a sound grasp of thelanguage structures and grammar of Standard British English, both orallyand in writing.07/14/2014*ooichoonmeng/ipgkba/


Learning StandardsLS Yr 35.1.1 Able to use nouns correctly and appropriately:(a) common nouns(b) proper nouns(c) singular nouns(d) plural nouns5.1.2 Able to use pronouns correctly and appropriately:(a) personal(b) demonstrative(c) possessive

LS Yr 45.1.1 Able to use nouns correctly and appropriately:(a) common nouns(b) singular nouns (c) plural nouns(d) countable nouns(d) uncountable nouns5.1.2 Able to use pronouns correctly and appropriately:(a) possessive(b) interrogative07/14/2014*ooichoonmeng/ipgkba/


The Content and Learning Standards for Grammar (Year 3) are:5.1 By the end of the 6- year primary schooling, pupils will be able to use different word classes correctly and appropriately.5.1.1 Able to use nouns correctly and appropriately:(a) common nouns (b) proper nouns(c) singular nouns (d) plural nouns5.1.2 Able to use pronouns correctly and appropriately:(a) personal (b) demonstrative (c) possessive07/14/2014*ooichoonmeng/ipgkba/


5.1.3 Able to use verbs correctly and appropriately:(a) regular verbs(b) simple present tense(c) simple past tense5.1.4 Able to use conjunctions correctly and appropriately:(a) and(b) or(c) but5.1.5 Able to use prepositions correctly and appropriately:(a) in(b) on(c) under(d) up(e) in front of(f ) behind(g) at



5.1.6 Able to use adjectives correctly and appropriately:(a) colour (b) shape(c) size (d) opinion5.1.7 Able to use articles correctly and appropriately:(a) a (b) an (c) the

5.2 By the end of the 6 year primary schooling, pupils will be able to construct various sentence types correctly.5.2.1. Able to construct declarative sentences correctly.



Be meaningful Relate to ss own needs and therefore engage them as people. Get to know their interests, likes and dislikes. Consider their age, sex and background.Features of Activities that Support Grammar Learning:07/14/2014*ooichoonmeng/ipgkba/


Features of Activities that Support Grammar Learning:2. Be purposefulInvolve students in doing things with language. Personal involvement is an important element in making the learning process interesting and successful.Give them some challenge



Features of Activities that Support Grammar Learning:

3. Have a social functionGive opportunities for interaction with other people, so that students can :- get a sense of the usefulness of the language they are learning and their success in using it efficiently- Learn from their friends in an unthreatening way07/14/2014*ooichoonmeng/ipgkba/


Features of Activities that Support Grammar Learning:4. Provide Plenty of PracticeProvide ample recycling learners use similar language in different ways ( listen, speak, read, write) and contexts (poems, stories, songs, games , jokes )



Features of Activities that Support Grammar Learning:5. Use a Multimedia Approach Variety of input is important as an aid to memoryUse all 5 senses:Visual support pictures, figurines, gestures, objects, time lineAuditory support music, rhythm, song, rhyme, poetry, reading, reading aloud, choral readingSupport through touching objects for shape, texture, etc.



Features of Activities that Support Grammar Learning:Provide VarietyChildren have short attention spansPractise new structures using all four skills,different contexts of use, different genres (e.g.stories, songs, etc)Encourage Active ParticipationDesign tasks that allow them to manipulate thenew language and challenge them to think orinteract with each other07/14/2014*ooichoonmeng/ipgkba/


SAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES1. Substitution Table


IYou We Theywalkdrivecycle

to schoolto the market

on Mondays. once a week. every morning.HeShewalksdrivescycles


SAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES2. Blank-fillingA. Verb FormsFill in the blanks in the following text usingthe correct form of the verb in brackets.

Two friends were walking together in a fieldwhen they saw a bear. One of them ______(run) off, _______ (climb) _____ a tree and(hide) _______ in the branches.



SAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES2. Blank-fillingB. Pronouns in text cohesionFill in the blanks with the correct pronoun.

Two friends were walking together in a fieldwhen they saw a bear. One of ______ran off, climbed a tree and hid in the branches.There wasnt room in the small tree for ____friend. The friend knew ____ could not fight thebear by _____ and so _____ lay



SAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES2. Blank-fillingC. Article use (a/an/the)Fill in the blanks with a, an or the.

Two friends were walking together in a fieldwhen they saw a bear. One of them ran off,climbed ____ tree and hid in ____ branches.There wasnt room in ___ small tree for hisfriend. ____ friend knew he could not fight ___bear by himself and so



SAMPLES OF ACTIVITIESMultiple choice Choose the correct answer from optionsA, B, C or D.

Two giraffes _______ walking along theriver bank yesterday.is B. are C. was D. were07/14/2014*ooichoonmeng/ipgkba/


SAMPLES OF ACTIVITIESError Identification

a. Circle the grammatical error in each sentence and correct it.

One of the girls are still waiting at thecanteen.



Tutorial TasksActivity 1:Study the KBSR/KSSR syllabus. Choose two topics and state the grammar items you would teach. Develop activities that you would use to teach the grammar items selected. Justify your selection.07/14/2014*ooichoonmeng/ipgkba/


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