A Grammar Series That Uses the Functional Approach

KEY FEATURES 

● Functional approach to grammar teaching, using exemplars to illustrate the usage before defining the structure and rules

● Vocabulary taught through language-in-use to build the learners’ vocabulary through use rather than memorisation of rules

● Contemporary topics to inculcate 21-century skills amongst learners

● Use of literature to help learners understand how grammar is used in text

● A comprehension section comprising texts from different genres so that learners may relate grammar to different types of works produced in English

● Phonics in Grades 1 and 2 to teach the very basis of language

● Uniquely stylised illustrations

● Activities such as puzzles, crosswords, word grids and games to aid the facilitator in using the concept of ‘flipped classroom’

● Periodic tests to help the learners self-assess the acquisition of concepts

● Digital component to cater to a technology-driven classroom

DESCRIPTION: 

My Blue Book of Grammar is a course that has been conceptualized and designed keeping in mind the increasingly dynamic role of the English language in today’s world. Especially in our country, where English serves as the lingua franca, a grammar course has to offer not only an exposition of the pedagogy but also the exhibition of the utility of that pedagogy. The aim of a grammar series should be to encourage the development of competency amongst learners, even though their proficiency levels may vary. While the level of exposure to English of all learners may be different, a grammar series should aid in the development of a certain level of confidence amongst the learners, with the end result being that they are able to converse without hesitation in English.  

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

● Understand grammar concepts

● Learn how to use different vocabulary concepts taught through language-in-use 

● Learn 21-century skills 

● Develop deeper understanding of and appreciation for literature

● Have clearer pronunciation through a better understanding of phonics

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR: 

School students of Grades 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GRAMMAR

1. Subject and Predicate 

2. Gerunds 

3. Subject–Verb Agreement 

4. Pronouns

5. Past Continuous Form

6. Prepositions 

7. Future Continuous Form 

8. Adjectives

9. Conjunctions 

10. Adverbs of Frequency 

11. Punctuations and Use of Capitals 

 Test Paper 1 

VOCABULARY

12. Alphabetising Using the Third Letter of the Word 

13. Suffix: -able 

14. Suffixes: Using -able and -ible

15. Prefixes: pre- and mis- 

16. The Difference between will and be going to 

17. The Difference between must and have got to

18. Noun–Verb Collocations 

19. Onomatopoeia 

 Test Paper 2 

WRITING

20. Writing a Paragraph 

21. Writing a Biography 

22. Formal Letter Writing 

23. Writing an Email 

24. Writing a Personal Email 

25. Writing a Thank-You Letter 

 Test Paper 3 

COMPREHENSION

26. Meeting Mr Holmes – It’s Elementary! 

27. Playing Pilgrims 

28. The Ink and the Art 

29. The Velveteen Rabbit 

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