Functional Grammar in the ESL Classroom Noticing, Exploring and Prac

A set of easy to use techniques helps students discover for themselves how grammar works in real world contexts and how grammatical choices are not just about form but about meaning. Sample teaching ideas, covering a wide range of grammatical topics inclu

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Functional Grammar in the ESL Classroom Noticing, Exploring and Practising Rodney H. Jones

Associate Professor, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Graham Lock

Adjunct Associate Professor, Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Contents Index of Grammar Foci

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Introduction Presenting grammar in context Showing how grammatical choices are meaningful choices Noticing, exploring and practising A fresh look at grammar Integrating the procedures into a curriculum How to use this book Finding and preparing texts

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Comparing General procedure Sample teaching idea one: Explosions Sample teaching idea two: Travel advice

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Sequencing General procedure Sample teaching idea one: Lady Gaga Sample teaching idea two: A trip to London

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