GRAMMAR IN ISOLATION AND GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT

GRAMMAR

Grammar is the sound. Structure and meaning

system of language

GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT

• Where grammar are integrated in everyday teaching

• Also applicable while teaching other skills eg: listening, reading, writing, speaking and language arts

GRAMMAR IN ISOLATION

• Teaching grammar separately in a lesson.• Grammar is taught in a separate topic to make

sure the pupils recognize the rules and regulations of grammar.

eg: past tense present tense

irregular verbs

GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT GRAMMAR IN ISOLATION

Focus on form, meaning and usage

Focus on form and meaning only

Language learning Language acquisition

Requires commitment to teach Exercise involving repetition, manipulation and grammatical transformation.

Specific instruction would be given to individual students

Prescriptive and descriptive approaches