Grammar Presentation Sample 1

Introduction to Grammar Presentation00:00:06

The video begins by introducing a brief grammar presentation and sets the focus for the viewer, asking them to observe how the teacher stages the grammar encounter and to make notes for later review.

Listening to a Conversation: Comparative Adjectives in Context00:00:34

Two individuals, Ana and Fillable, compare their mobile phones. Viewers are asked to listen to their conversation and identify when 'er' and 'more' are used with comparative adjectives, such as "nicer," "more expensive," "heavier," and "more economical."

Analyzing the Conversation and Identifying Patterns00:01:10

The video then prompts a closer look at the dialogue, encouraging viewers to consider the number of syllables in the adjectives used, leading to the formulation of a grammar rule.

Grammar Rule for Comparative Adjectives00:01:32

The rule is presented: for one-syllable adjectives, add '-er' at the end; for most adjectives with two or more syllables, add 'more' before the adjective to form the comparison.

Staging the Grammar Presentation00:01:56

The video concludes by analyzing the stages of the teacher's presentation: setting the situation and priming students, presenting the target item in context through dialogue, isolating the items and explaining the form, and finally summarizing the rule with visual aids.