Unit 4 - Putting it All Together: Lesson Planning
We started off this grammar fundamentals module by pondering the
role of grammar instruction in the EAL classroom and were introduced to
terms like direct and indirect teaching. We questioned if the rules of grammar
needed to be explicitly spelled out to ELLs. Unit 2 elaborated on the different
methodologies where we learnt about communicative (Natural Method) and
non-communicative (GMT) methods. We also learnt about the different grammar
presentation styles such as inductive and deductive methods. Unit 3 explored
the role and method of corrective feedback in regards to written work. This
now brings us to Unit 4 and the creation of grammar focused lesson plans.
role of grammar instruction in the EAL classroom and were introduced to
terms like direct and indirect teaching. We questioned if the rules of grammar
needed to be explicitly spelled out to ELLs. Unit 2 elaborated on the different
methodologies where we learnt about communicative (Natural Method) and
non-communicative (GMT) methods. We also learnt about the different grammar
presentation styles such as inductive and deductive methods. Unit 3 explored
the role and method of corrective feedback in regards to written work. This
now brings us to Unit 4 and the creation of grammar focused lesson plans.
Creating a lesson plan is like wisely charting a map to a final destination. First you must
decide you where you want to end up, where are you leading your classroom? What new view
of the world and of themselves do you want to expose them to? What new heights do you
want to experience together as a learning community? This may sound lofty however as the
leader, you must dream a little!
decide you where you want to end up, where are you leading your classroom? What new view
of the world and of themselves do you want to expose them to? What new heights do you
want to experience together as a learning community? This may sound lofty however as the
leader, you must dream a little!
You then wisely craft a route, deciding how much challenge your group is ready for,
pondering where to “re-fuel” and what sightseeing you would like to do along the way. Your
students will have to exert personal energy and will have to make a journey independently
however your task is to prepare, equip and guide them along the journey. You yourself have
previously made this journey, know the way and are eager to show them the new view. A
former colleague of mine once said that she thought of herself as a Sherpa :)
pondering where to “re-fuel” and what sightseeing you would like to do along the way. Your
students will have to exert personal energy and will have to make a journey independently
however your task is to prepare, equip and guide them along the journey. You yourself have
previously made this journey, know the way and are eager to show them the new view. A
former colleague of mine once said that she thought of herself as a Sherpa :)
There are many alternate routes that a teacher might decide to take to arrive at their
desired destination. As the expedition guide you will have to know your team, are they
beginner, intermediate or advanced? Are they well equipped for this journey or do you need
to spend some time at the base camp? How much time to you have for this trek? What kind of
spirits is your crew in? These are all factors to look at when deciding an appropriate route.
desired destination. As the expedition guide you will have to know your team, are they
beginner, intermediate or advanced? Are they well equipped for this journey or do you need
to spend some time at the base camp? How much time to you have for this trek? What kind of
spirits is your crew in? These are all factors to look at when deciding an appropriate route.
This unit we looked at three different approaches to grammar lesson planning. Three different
“routes” if you may. We discussed the Present-Practice-Produce (PPP) Model, the
Task-based model and the Skill-based model. Each method as its strengths, weaknesses
and appropriateness depending on the class. The PPP Model is clear and sequential, the
task-based model focuses of real life, authentic needs and the skill-based lesson is engaging
and provides transferable skills.
“routes” if you may. We discussed the Present-Practice-Produce (PPP) Model, the
Task-based model and the Skill-based model. Each method as its strengths, weaknesses
and appropriateness depending on the class. The PPP Model is clear and sequential, the
task-based model focuses of real life, authentic needs and the skill-based lesson is engaging
and provides transferable skills.
learning community. For all classrooms are communities, ever changing ecosystems with
unique needs, gifts and challenges. Your students will hopefully leave your class with a
different view. A changed perspective of the world and a new confidence in their skill for
interacting with that world. That fresh view, experienced together is what it’s all about, the
joy of the journey and thrill of accomplishment. Lead on, the view is worth it!
Introduction to my Final Grammar Lesson Plan and Link:
The following lesson plan was created for a 2-Hour beginner adult class. It is a task-based
lesson with a focus on grammar and writing. It focuses on the verbs used in baking recipes
and countable/uncountable nouns.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rcnPNv8EfXH7lgpE77EV45UKhD2d4Upy0iGdfTLNRz0lesson with a focus on grammar and writing. It focuses on the verbs used in baking recipes
and countable/uncountable nouns.
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Here is the link to my Grammar Journal:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xbcXKuWKY0L3O9OtV8pbEhb8beU9r25IgFilu-VraNU
/edit?usp=sharing
For the “Open Resources” portion of my ePortfolio please see my twitter page
@Julie_TESL where I frequently post links to resources that I find useful and
informative.
References:
[Photograph of climbers hiking towards mountain] (2018). Retrieved from
https://www.rei.com/adventures/trips/asia/mount-everest-base-camp-trek.html
https://www.rei.com/adventures/trips/asia/mount-everest-base-camp-trek.html
[Photograph of K2 with ascent route] (2018). Retrieved from
https://www.caingram.info/Worldwide/seven_summits/htm/k2.htm
https://www.caingram.info/Worldwide/seven_summits/htm/k2.htm
[Photograph of people on mountain summit] (2018). Retrieved from
https://www.gameplan-a.com/2018/06/3-climber-tips-to-diversify-your-team/
https://www.gameplan-a.com/2018/06/3-climber-tips-to-diversify-your-team/
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