THE TEACHING OF GRAMMAR
OBJECTIVES
After studying the unit, and completing the activities, you should be able to:-
1. distinguish between a pedagogical grammar and a
descriptive grammar;
2. understand the terms preparation, presentation, practice and production in relation to lesson planning;
3. know the difference between a traditional and communicative approach to the teaching of grammar;
4. be able to apply a communicative approach to the teaching of the present continuous tense;
5. be aware of the more flexible rules that govern the structure of reported speech;
6. be able to apply a communicative approach to the teaching of reported speech;
7. understand the essential functional difference between
active and passive voice;
8. be able to apply a communicative approach to the teaching of the passive voice.