2nd Edition

English Language Knowledge for Secondary Teachers

By Alison Ross Copyright 2013
184 Pages
by Routledge

184 Pages
by Routledge

184 Pages
by Routledge

If teachers are to successfully develop their students' English language skills it is vital that they overcome any existing lack of confidence and training in grammar and language concepts. Language Knowledge for Secondary Teachers is an accessible book aiming to equip secondary teachers with the knowledge they need to teach language effectively. It clearly explains the essential concepts for... Read more

Introduction

Part One: Grammar

1. The building blocks of language

2. Applications of morphology

3. Words, words, words

4. Nouns and pronouns

5. Verbs, adjectives and adverbs

6. Noun phrases

7. Verb phrases

9. Clauses

10. Sentences

Part Two: Beyond Grammar

11. Phonology

12. Semantics

13. Discourse

Conclusion

Biography

Alison Ross is an educational consultant and former English teacher and examiner.