SECTION A (60 marks)

Q1: Introduction to Grammar

a There are various definitions of grammar. In your own words, deduce the definition of grammar at sentence level.

Q1: Introduction to Grammar

b An accuracy-oriented activity is usually used in the teaching of a new target item. A fluency-oriented activity aims to develop the students' spontaneous communications skills in using what they have already learned. Based on statement above, explain one activity that can be used to promote accuracy and fluency among primary students.

Q1: Introduction to Grammar

c One of the principles in teaching grammar is that young learners learn differently from older children or adult. Briefly explain how the principle is applicable in the teaching of grammar in the primary classroom.

Q2: Approaches to teaching Grammar

a Covert and Overt approaches are two debatable issues in teaching grammar to primary ESL learners. Illustrate briefly the differences between these two approaches. i ii. Covert Approach Overt Approach

Q2: Approaches to teaching Grammar

b According to Chitravelu et al., 2005; restate two ways grammar can be integrated with other language skills.

Q2: Approaches to teaching Grammar

c Choose one approach in (a), explain how you would integrate the teaching of grammar with other language skills.

Q3: Grammar in Malaysian School

The following is the learning outcome for grammar component in KSSR syllabus. 5.3.1 By the end of the lesson pupils will be able to use verbs correctly and appropriately a) regular verbs

a Name an activity that is suitable in achieving the above learning outcome. Design procedures to carry out the activity identified and provide appropriate example.

Q3: Grammar in Malaysian School

The following is the learning outcome for grammar component in KSSR syllabus. 5.3.1 By the end of the lesson pupils will be able to use verbs correctly and appropriately a) regular verbs

a Name an activity that is suitable in achieving the above learning outcome. Design procedures to carry out the activity identified and provide appropriate example.

Q3: Grammar in Malaysian School

The following is the learning outcome for grammar component in KSSR syllabus. 5.3.1 By the end of the lesson pupils will be able to use verbs correctly and appropriately a) regular verbs

Rationalize the procedures designed.

Q4: Techniques for Teaching Grammar

a You wish to use story to teach grammar. For each technique below produce a set of procedures of how you would use story to teach grammar in the primary classroom. ii Retelling Story

Q4: Techniques for Teaching Grammar

a You wish to use story to teach grammar. For each technique below produce a set of procedures of how you would use story to teach grammar in the primary classroom. iii Question Story

Q4: Techniques for Teaching Grammar

b Analyse the strength of each technique in (a). Give your reasons. i Strength of Circle Story

Q4: Techniques for Teaching Grammar

b Analyse the strength of each technique in (a). Give your reasons. ii Strength of Retelling Story

Q4: Techniques for Teaching Grammar

b Analyse the strength of each technique in (a). Give your reasons. iii Strength of Question Story

Q4: Techniques for Teaching Grammar

b Analyse the strength of each technique in (a). Give your reasons. iii Strength of Question Story

SECTION B (40 marks)-choose 2 questions only

1. Explain the differences between fluency-oriented activity and accuracy oriented activity. Which activity do you think would be more suitable for the teaching and learning of grammar in Malaysia. Justify your choice.(20 marks)

SECTION B
2 There are four rules that a teacher should bear in mind when writing a test. Describe the four rules. Based on the four rules described, choose one grammar item and write three different types of test.(20marks)

SECTION B
3 While teaching simple past tense to year 4 pupils, Mr Yahya realised that some of the pupils completed the task sheet much earlier than the others because the task was very simple to them. Design a suitable enrichment activity and justify the chosen activity.(20 marks)