EL 108 | Teaching and
Assessment of
Grammar
BSEd English | College of Education | Romblon State University
Unit 3: The Importance of Grammar in Language
Learning
Grammar Importance
CHAPTER 3
Methods in Teaching Grammar
Approaches
We all eat the fish and
then made dessert.
We all eat the fish and
then made dessert.
I walk to the store
and I bought milk
I walked to the store
and I bought milk
When the girls on the
team got to the hotel,
they dropped off her
luggage.
When the girls on the
team got to the hotel,
they dropped off her
luggage.
I can't hardly believe
what she said.
I can't hardly believe
what she said.
I went to the store
and I got milk and
cookies.
I went to the store
and I got milk and
cookies.
When they were
finally all together,
students draped the
chairs in bunting.
When they were
finally all together,
students draped the
chairs in bunting.
Pedagogical
Grammar
Third type of Grammar
According to Cook (1991), pedagogical grammar is when
grammar is used and adopted for the purpose of teaching
Newby (2015) defined it as materials and activities developed in
order to make the learning process more easier for both teachers
and learners via following appropriate methodologies
Willis (2003) mentioned that pedagogical grammar
is utilized to refer to the language system
through following different grammatical rules,
refrences, and sources with the objective of
improving language learners’ skills
3 Types of
Grammar
PERSPEPCTIVE GRAMMAR
Third type of Grammar
DESCRIPTIVE GRAMMAR
PEDAGOGICAL GRAMMAR
Grammar is
an essencial
part of any
language.
Lester (1976) emphasized on
the importance of the role of
grammar in language learning.
He claimed that after studying
and developing grammar
skills, learners will be equiped
with more strength, creativity,
and flexibility of the language
(p.44).
Imagine two car
drivers.
The first driver knows only driving
and nothing about the working of
the engine. He feels helpless
whenever there is some trouble
with the machinery. The second
driver knows driving and also
understands the working of the
machinery
The person who
knows grammar is
like this second
driver.
In case he doubtful about the
correctness of a particular thing, his
knowledge of grammar comes to
his rescue
Phillips (2000) highlighted the importance of
grammar through declaring that without grammar,
people would have only individual words or sounds,
pictures, and body language to communicate meaning
"Well that sounds boring"
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in Relation to the Five Macro Skills
Communication
may be
disrupted
if grammar is incorrect since
the areas of listening,
speaking, reading, and writing
will be affected by the
incorrect grammar.
Endley (2010)
According to the
table, it is determined
that the teaching and
learning processes of
grammar are
concerned with the
different aspects of
the four skills at the
level of the
meaning and the level
of the form.
(UR, 1988, p.6)
ASSESSMENT
On a 1/2 crosswise, describe how
can grammar be helpful in learning
each Macro-skill (1 point), cite
examples (1 point)