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Grammarcan be defined as the systematic study and description of language. It involves the study of syntax, morphology, phonology, semantics and pragmatics. Noam Chomsky was one of the most influential linguists of the 20th century who was interested in grammaticality and how humans use a finite set of structures and rules to produce an infinite number of grammatically correct sentences. According to Chomsky, humans are born with an innate language acquisition device and universal grammar that helps children learn the rules of their native language.Read less

The document provides an overview of basic English grammar concepts including:1) Present tense verbs like "be", demonstratives like "this/that", possessive adjectives like "my/your", and the present continuous tense. 2) How to form yes/no questions and wh-questions.3) The use of prepositions of place like "at, on, in" and the ability verb "can".Read less

This document discusses assessing grammar. It provides definitions of grammar and explains that assessing grammar is important for determining student proficiency, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and giving feedback. There are different types of grammar assessment formats, including recognition, production, editing, and transformation. The reasons for assessment include diagnosing student abilities and tracking progress. Formative assessment is ongoing, while summative assessment occurs at the end of learning. Authentic assessment and avoiding grammatical terms in instructions are also discussed.Read less

One of the ACTFL Core Practices is to teach grammar as a concept in context. The PACE model provides a concrete method of doing this. It works well as a way to teach foreign language grammar inductively. Take a look at the SlideShare below for details on how it works.

Hi, Joshua, I am a graduate student, and I will be in the classroom in the spring. Do you have video of how this works in practice? Thank you for all of the great resources on your blog!

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The document discusses descriptive and prescriptive grammar. Descriptive grammar describes how language is actually used by native speakers, including variations, while prescriptive grammar specifies how language should be used based on established rules. Descriptive grammar is useful for casual communication and understanding usage, while prescriptive grammar is important for formal settings like academic writing. Both have advantages for language learners, as descriptive grammar helps sound natural but prescriptive grammar enables success in many situations.Read less

This document provides an introduction to Systemic Functional Grammar (SFG). It discusses the following key points:1) SFG views language as a system of choices and was developed based on the work of Malinowski, Firth, and Halliday. It examines language from a functional perspective rather than just a structural perspective. 2) SFG represents grammar as system networks that show the paradigmatic choices available and realization rules that map choices to syntactic structures. This models the relationship between semantic choices and surface structures. 3) In SFG, language is analyzed in terms of three metafunctions - the ideational to represent experience, the interpersonal to enact social relationships, and the textual to organize messagesRead less

The document discusses various approaches to teaching grammar, including deductive and inductive methods. It defines descriptive and prescriptive grammar, and explains that the most effective way to teach grammar is through an inductive approach that focuses on meaning and uses reading and writing activities. The PPP (presentation, practice, production) model is presented as a widely used framework for teaching grammar lessons, with the goal of students producing the target grammar through contextual examples and exercises.Read less

This document outlines six rules for teaching grammar: context, use, economy, relevance, nurture, and appropriacy. It discusses each rule in detail, providing explanations for why each rule is important, what each rule entails, and examples of how to apply each rule when teaching grammar. The overall message is that grammar should be taught in a meaningful, engaging context to facilitate language acquisition and use, rather than just memorization of rules. Students learn best when grammar concepts are relevant to their lives and more time is spent practicing application of the concepts.Read less

This document discusses Universal Grammar (UG) and its role in second language acquisition. UG proposes that the human brain is hardwired with innate, universal principles of grammar. It suggests that children learn the rules of their native language quickly because their brain contains a Language Acquisition Device that allows them to map the principles of UG onto the parameters of the specific language. The document outlines the history and key concepts of UG, including poverty of stimulus, constraints on learning, and universal developmental patterns. It also discusses related concepts like principles and parameters, and Chomsky's Minimalist Program. Researchers have studied whether and how second language learners may access the principles of UG.Read less

Linguistics is the scientific study of language, including analysis of language form, meaning, and context, as well as social, cultural, and political factors that influence language. Noam Chomsky argued that language acquisition is innate and proposed the existence of a language acquisition device in the brain. His theory of generative grammar and universal grammar posited that humans are biologically programmed with innate principles and parameters that facilitate language learning.Read less

Phrase structure grammar was introduced by Noam Chomsky in the 1950s as an evolution of Immediate Constituent Analysis. Phrase structure grammars use rewrite rules to break down linguistic units like sentences into constituent parts such as noun phrases and verb phrases. The rewrite rules represent how morphemes are organized into words, words into phrases, and phrases into sentences. Phrase structure grammars have an advantage over older models as they incorporate labels into rewrite rules and allow rules to be applied sequentially to generate terminal strings.Read less

The document discusses various aspects of teaching grammar to young learners, including:1. Grammar is the structure and meaning system of language and should be taught through meaningful and engaging activities. 2. There are different definitions of grammar that teachers may have in mind.3. Young learners can learn grammar best through games, activities, and meaningful interaction rather than explicit instruction in rules.4. Learners build their internal grammar over time through hypothesis testing and interaction in the language.Read less

Pedagogical grammar occupies a middle ground between the areas of prescriptive and descriptive grammar. Simply put, prescriptive grammar sets forth rules about how language should be used correctly. It prescribes language the way a doctor prescribes medicine by saying what ought to be done. Descriptive grammar, on the other hand, describes how speakers actually use language without consideration for whether it conforms to "proper" rules. Since the goal of pedagogical grammar is to help non-native speakers achieve fluency, some of both approaches is necessary. In order for a language learner to speak well, most of his or her utterances will need to conform to the grammatical rules set forth in prescriptive grammar. On the other hand, it helps to understand the way native speakers actually use language; through descriptive grammar. This is necessary for the learner to make sense of slang or other non-standard ways of speaking, such as ending sentences with prepositions. Read less

The document provides an analysis of Section 2 of the TOEFL test, which assesses grammar. It discusses the test's purpose, date of application, practical considerations like administration and scoring, test construction, sample questions, analysis of grammar points and question types covered, reliabilities, validity, strengths, and concludes that the TOEFL is the most reliable standardized test for measuring non-native English speakers' university-level abilities.Read less

This document discusses transformational grammar and Noam Chomsky's theories of language. It covers key concepts in transformational grammar like deep structure and surface structure. It also discusses Chomsky's view that humans have an innate, universal grammar that allows children to learn language based on limited input. The document contrasts linguistic competence vs performance and describes minimalism as aiming for economy of derivation and representation in grammatical theories.Read less

This document provides an overview of topics covered in an English grammar master class, including parts of speech, verbs, tenses, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, particles, and sentence structure. It defines key terms such as articles, nouns, verbs, modal verbs, the verb "to be", and the use of phrases involving place and time. Examples are given for conjugating verbs in past, present and future tense, as well as for forming positive and interrogative sentences. The class covers parts of speech in detail and provides guidelines for proper English grammar.Read less

The document discusses Word Grammar and provides definitions and examples of key concepts in Word Grammar including open class words, closed class words, grammar words, sentence grammar, and text grammar. It notes that Word Grammar is a theory of language structure that unifies different aspects of linguistics. Sentence grammar governs sentence structure and meaning while ensuring form and function are balanced. Text grammar studies language in context as cohesive texts rather than isolated sentences and defines texts as having conventions, structure, cohesion, coherence and communicative purpose.Read less

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