ASSIGNMENT

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HBEL3203
TEACHING OF GRAMMAR
SEPTEMBER SEMESTER 2014
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INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS
1.

This assignment contains only ONE (1) question that is set in the language of the printed
module for the course.

2.

Answer in English.

3.

Download the language version of the assignment template concerned from the MyVLE for
preparation and submission of your assignment. Your assignment should be typed using 12
point Times New Roman font and 1.5 line spacing.

4.

Your assignment should be between 2500 to 3000 words excluding references. Do not copy
the assignment question and instructions to your answer. Only assignment answer developed
within the approximate word limit will be assessed. The number of words should be shown at
the end of your assignment.

5.

You must submit your assignment ONLINE via the MyVLE. Refer to the portal for
instructions on the procedures to submit your assignment online. You are advised to keep a
copy of your submitted assignment and proof of the submission for personal reference.

6.

You can submit your assignment ONCE only in a SINGLE file. The file must be in MSWORD format. Please ensure that you submit the CORRECT and latest version of file. File
which is wrongly submitted must be re-submitted online before the deadline.

7.

Your assignment must be submitted between 10th 23rd November 2014. Submission after
23rd November 2014 will NOT be accepted.

8.

Your assignment should be prepared individually. You should not copy another persons
assignment. You should also not plagiarise another persons work as your own.

EVALUATION
This assignment accounts for 40% of the total marks for the course and shall be assessed
based on the Rubrics or Answer Scheme attached.
You would be given feedback on the assignment before the Final Semester Examination
commences.
PLAGIARISM: MARKS DEDUCTION
Warning: The submitted assignment will automatically undergo a similarity check. If
plagiarism is detected, marks would be deducted as follows:

Assignments with 10 - 30% overlap with others: 20% deduction from the total
marks scored.
Assignments with 31 - 50% overlap with others: 40% deduction from the total
marks scored.
Assignments with more than 50% overlap with others: Zero mark would be given.

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

One of the common problems of ESL students is the tense of their writing specifically the
consistency of these tenses. It can be predicted that mistakes relating to tense are made
for a number of reasons. Firstly, ESL students may be unsure how to create the present or
past tense of certain verbs. Secondly, they may not be sure about whether certain sections
of their essay should be written in present or past tense.
Your task is divided into TWO parts:
i)

You are required to teach simple present tense and simple past tense to your
students. Describe and justify whether you use Explicit and/ or Implicit Methods
of Grammar Instruction.

ii)

Ask students to write a short essay entitled How I spent my last school holiday.
Analyse students essays in terms of: ability to use present and past tenses.

Based on the analysis of your students essays, write a report of the findings. You may
include the following in your assignment: Description and justification of Methods of
Grammar Instruction, and ability to use present and past tenses in essay writing.
You must attach at least FIVE essays of your students or 10 marks will be deducted if
you do not attach the essays. Refer to the guidelines provided in the rubrics given below
on the expected assignment content and also the basis for which marks are to be awarded
for the report.
[Total: 40 marks]

ASSIGNMENT RUBRICS
HBEL3203 TEACHING OF GRAMMAR/ SEPTEMBER SEMESTER 2014

Criteria

Weight

Introduction

1.5

Data
Collection
Method

1.5

Missing
Item

Weak

Partially Meets
Standards

Meets
Standard

Exceeds
Standard

0
There is no
introduction
to the paper.

1
The introduction does
not mention the
structure and
objectives of the paper
and important
concepts.

2
The introduction
previews the structure
of the paper in a clear
manner.

3
The introduction
previews the
structure of the
paper and objectives
in a clear manner.

4
The introduction
previews the structure
and objectives of the
paper clearly.
Important concepts are
also clearly explained.

There is no
description on
how data is
collected.

Brief mention of data

collection but lacks
focus on respondent
selection, the
documents referred to.

Brief description on
the processes of
identifying
respondents.

Describes in
sufficient detail the
processes and
rationale on
respondents
selection, documents
and records referred
to.

Describes in detail the

processes and rationale
on respondents
selection,
documents and records
referred to.

Max
Marks
6

Criteria

Weight

Description
and
justification
of Methods
of Grammar
Instruction
(Implicit
and/or
Explicit)

2.5

Analysis of
essays: Use of
Present Tense

1.5

Analysis of
essays: Use of
Past Tense

1.5

Missing
Item

Weak

Partially Meets
Standards

Meets
Standard

Exceeds
Standard

0
No analysis
presented.

1
The analysis presented
lacks focus on the
justification of
Methods of Grammar
Instruction.

2
Brief analysis of the
justification of
Methods of Grammar
Instruction, in reality
as against the
description in the
course module.

3
Detailed analysis of
the justification of
Methods of
Grammar
Instruction, in
reality as against the
description in the
course module.

4
Detailed comparative
analysis of the
justification of
Methods of Grammar
Instruction, in reality as
against the description
in the course module.
The analysis is deemed
above expectation.

No analysis
of use of
present tense
in essays
presented.

The analysis of use of

present tense in essays
presented but lacks
focus.

Brief analysis of use of

present tense in essays,
in reality as against the
description in the
course module.

A detailed analysis
of use of present
tense in essays, in
reality as against the
description in the
course module.

A detailed analysis of

No analysis
of use of past
tense in
essays
presented.

The analysis of use of

past tense in essays
presented but lacks
focus.

Brief analysis of use of

past tense in essays, in
reality as against the
description in the
course module.

A detailed analysis
of use of past tense
in essays, in reality
as against the
description in the
course module.

Max
Marks
10

use of present tense in

essays, in reality as

against the description

in the course module.
The analysis is deemed
above expectation.
A detailed analysis of
use of past tense in
essays, in reality as
against the description
in the course module.
The analysis is deemed
above expectation.

Criteria
Conclusion

Organisation

Weight
1

0.5

Missing
Item

0
No
conclusion
provided.

Not relevant.

Weak

Partially Meets
Standards

Meets
Standard

Exceeds
Standard

1
There is no clear
conclusion, the paper
just ends.

2
The conclusion is
recognisable, but does
not tie up introduction,
content and evaluation.

3
The conclusion ties
up/brings together
the introduction,
content and
evaluation. Well
summarised.

4
The conclusion is
strong. It ties up/
brings together the
introduction, content
and evaluation. Well
summarised.

There is little sense

that the writing is
organised.

Details are not in

logical order and
distracts the reader.

Details are placed in

a logical order but
presented less
effectively.

Details are placed in a

logical order and
presented effectively.
The paper is
interesting.

TOTAL MARKS

Max
Marks
4

40