I do do it!

Tips, tricks and techniques for bottom-up grammar instruction with a top-down goal. Presented by: Kris Mitchell

General Tips Start Early Set expectations Establish a metalanguage Establish a feedback methodology K+1, Live vs written, speaking vs writing Be prepared Know your stuff Mini-lessons

Determiners Research is key to the advancement of human knowledge. Some research is key to the advancement of human knowledge. All research is key to the advancement of human knowledge. This research is key to the advancement of human knowledge. A research is key to the advancement of human knowledge. Our research is key to the advancement of human knowledge. The research is key to the advancement of human knowledge.

General Tips During Class Keep grammar practice to a minimum Choose more ‘meaning focused or driven’ examples/practice activities Grammar as parts within a whole: Meaning units Content/Context/Skills Driven Practice Writing Tasks: Short Answer Questions Live Feedback: Mini Lessons – Student Driven Reinforce/Repetition

Teaching Tips Streamline Position, Function, Meaning, and Message Grammar is the same at all levels Metalanguage Level appropriate Minimize Position, Function, Meaning, and Message As one! Minimal Pairs, Noticing, and Substitution

Sub (aux) V (O/C) Sub (aux) Verb (O/C) I walk to school do She walks does walked did ran am walking am going to will has should might used to like to

Possible Activity: Noticing The student studies English. The student is studying English. The student studied English. The student has studied English. The student must study English. The student is able to study English. The student had been going to study English.