Presentation linguistic In our English classes

In our English classes , the students often write or speak unconventional or unlikely construction. This happens even in classes of native English speakers. The unconventional expressions seem to loom larger in the eyes of some in the English class.

Welcome to my presentation Reporter: Dong Thi An Sinh ( Anne ) Class: MATE RESPONDING TO ERRORS Larry Andrew *Problem: - Have you ever heard or seen the sentences like this: + He gave the book to Tom and I + He given the book to Tom and me In our English classes , the students often write or speak unconventional or unlikely construction - - This happens even in classes of native English speakers - The unconventional expressions seem to loom larger in the eyes of some in the English class * Teacher’s behaviour: + Some become concerned, compelled to correct every mistake + Some ignore every mistake *What about you? Think of it and share your idea later *The writer’s advice: + Resist the temptation to correct every error , spoken or written + Especially, with older English learners: resist their request for you to correct whenever they make a mistake * The writer’s suggestion: - Always provide for your students , in your writing and speaking: + The most appropriate model of use, most commonly used in yourcommunity + direct instruction and corrective feedback with the items carrying the greatest social stigma in society *For example: + He gave the book to Tom and I (1) + He given the book to Tom and me (2) the writer’ s idea: + Sentence 1: - He wouldn’t spend time on devising activities to help students distinguish between I and me He submits that: 50% of the native English speaking public can’t make the distinction I and me are used interchangeably today in the objective position ( This is commonly used in your community) - If I and me distinction is important to you, model the appropriate use Sentence 2: - He would discretely attend to this error right away This construction will be stigmatized (This is the greatest social stigma) *Conclusion: Our job is not to prepare English learners in our image, but in concert with the English- speaking culture they will live in Thanks for listening ... for your students , in your writing and speaking: + The most appropriate model of use, most commonly used in yourcommunity + direct instruction and corrective feedback with the items carrying... social stigma) *Conclusion: Our job is not to prepare English learners in our image, but in concert with the English- speaking culture they will live in Thanks for listening ... - This happens even in classes of native English speakers - The unconventional expressions seem to loom larger in the eyes of some in the English class * Teacher’s behaviour: + Some become concerned,