Tactical English Teaching Technique (Session B)

The session will address methods to use when teaching children the difference between phrases and clauses, and three different ways of describing nouns. Concepts of noun group and expanded noun group will be explored as part of a lesson strategy to assist students to develop descriptive writing. The knowledge gained is valuable for the teaching of reading comprehension, reinforced in guided reading sessions in classrooms.

Learning Outcomes:

2.1 Teaching the concept of noun group and expanded noun group.

2.2 Teaching phrases and clauses and their differences and uses.

2.3: Teaching ways to develop descriptive writing.

2.4: Teaching an introduction to subject and predicate.

2.5 Teaching ways to use student language and experience to develop their writing.