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Explain two kinds of meaning that

grammar helps to convey
Kinds of meaning
that grammar
help to convey
Representation Interpersonal
Describe how,
when and where
things happen
How- adjective
When- tenses
Where- Adverb
and place
Representation
Speech
representation
He
expressed
his pleasure
at being in
Bognor.
Thought
representation
He
wondered
about her
love for
him.
Daniel Kies, (2014)-
Professor of English and
linguistics at the College of
DuPage
Facilitates the way we interact with other people.
Speak accurately as we know the rules that govern
how a languages sentences are formed.
Enables the listener to understand the message
delivered and give response.
Example: Would you like some biscuit?
Design two activities ( a fluency-oriented
activity and an accuracy-oriented activity to
teach a new grammar item in year 3 KSSR
syllabus). Learning Standard 5.1.7 Able to
use articles correctly.
Student
A
You are a telephone
salesperson for the ABC
company. Your partner is a
customer. Your partner
calls to order some items
from your company
catalog. Take the order
and fill out the order form.
Make sure you have
written the order correctly
by asking your partner to
confirm it.
Ordered by: Ship to (used only if different from
ORDERED BY
Name: Name:
Address: Address:
City: City:
State: State:
Telephone number:
Item name Quantity Colour Size Description Unit price Method
Total
Student B
You want to place a
catalog order. Your partner
is a telephone salesperson.
Choose the items you
want to buy. Call the ABC
company and give your
order to your partner.

Students are practicing dialogues.
The students have to fill in the blank with the correct
article in the dialogue.
The class is organized in groups of three, two students
practicing the dialog, and the third playing the role of
monitor. The monitor checks that the others are using
the correct article.
The students rotate their roles between those reading
the dialogue and those monitoring.
The teacher moves around listening to the groups
One: "Hi Mary."
Two: "Oh, hi."
One: "How are you doing?"
Two: "I'm doing alright. How about you?"
One: "Not too bad. The weather is great isn't it?"
Two: "Yes. It's absolutely beautiful today."
One: "I wish it was like this more frequently."
Two: "Me too."
One: "So where are you going now?"
Two: "I'm going to meet a friend of mine at the department store."
One: "Going to do a little shopping?"
Two: "Yeah, I have to buy some presents for my parents."
One: "What's the occasion?"
Two: "It's their anniversary."
One: "That's great. Well, you better get going. You don't want to be late."
Two: "I'll see you next time."
One: "Sure. Bye."
Student A : Last night, I went for a shopping with my family. My parents bought me many
things. Let me share with you the items that I have.
Student B

: Okay. Sure.
Student A

: My parent bough me ______ pair of shoes. _____shoes is red. I am so happy
because I can finally have a new shoes.
Student B

: I am glad for you too. What are the other items that your parents have
bought to you?
Student A

: They bought me _____ umbrella, _____ teddy bear and ______ pink colour
watch. They even bought me ______bag. I like _____bag very much because
it is pink.
Student B

: Wow. Your parents are so good. I wish to have some too.
Student A

: Dont be upset and disappointed. Let me give you one present. This is your
Barbie doll. I know you wish to have it for a long time. Now, let me fulfill your
wish.
Student B

: Thank you very much, dear. I fell so touched. I will
Student A : You are most welcome, my dear best friend.
Explain three possible reasons as to why the
KSSR syllabus only introduces grammar in
Year 3.
Reasons
Students from year 3 are more capable and ready to follow and grasp the
grammar rules(abstract concept) compared to students at younger age. (Grammar
is defined as a set of rules specifying the correct ordering of words at the sentence
level)
Students from year 3 starts to
think more logically and they can
relate and combine words to
create meaning rather than
students at younger age as
students of younger age are still
trying and struggling to learn new
words.
Students of younger age than
year 3 has shorter attention span
compared to students starting
from year 3. They are more
active and likes to move around.
Thus teaching grammar is not
really easy for the students of
these age.
Grammar is sometimes described as the
rules of a language. Explain with example
what is meant by this statement.
Grammar
Syntax Morphology
Syntax
System of rules that cover the order of words in sentence.
Example :
I like to go to school. (/)
I to go like school. (x)
From sentence above, we can see that grammar rules are being
applied where the words must be in order and correct sentence
structure ( Subject followed by verb and object behind.)
Morphology
System of rules that cover the formation of words
Example : Susan are playing with her friends.
The sentence above is wrong and doesnt follow the rules of
grammar. The usage of verb are playing is wrong because the
subject is just in singular noun and not plural noun. Thus, the right
verb is is playing which indicates singular noun followed by singular
verb.
The aim in teaching language is to develop
both accuracy and fluency. Explain both the
terms.
Accuracy
Focusing accuracy in teaching English is a way
of teaching to stress on the correct
grammatical use of words when speaking,
the correct intonations which helps in a
better interpretation of a message being
conveyed.

Usage: explanation
Language for display
Language for knowledge
Attempts at communication are judged by linguistic competence
Attention is given to language
Correction is often a feature of accuracy focussed work
Language is the objective
Fluency
Focusing fluency in speaking English is a way of
teaching to stress on being able to speak quickly
or easily, it is also a way to teach students on how
to convey messages as simple as possible so time
is not consumed too much in conveying a
message.
Use: real life
Language for
communication
Language for skill
Attempts at
communication are
judged by
performance
Attention is given
to meaning
Correction is
generally a minor
clarification of
fluency in use
Communication is
the objective
Compare the advantages and disadvantages
of focusing on accuracy and fluency in the
English Language Training.
Advantages of accuracy
Message conveyed correctly
Promotes true English language
Exposes to children how to speak with correct punctuation and
grammar
Disadvantages of accuracy
Takes time to get the grasp of the knowledge
Speakers will be too focused on having a perfect grammar in speaking
Promotes formal language and not on informal language
Advantages of fluency
Promotes informal language
Important messages are conveyed in simple language
Disadvantages of fluency
Misinterpreted messages due to no
stress on accuracy of language

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