Primary Grammar: Creating a Setting
Worksheets focusing on the topic of creating a setting. Simple exercises that can help a student write in more detail. A setting is where a story takes place.
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Creative restrictions
One of the biggest problems young learners of the English language is creativity. Thinking outside the box with a limited vocabulary range can harm the quality of a students work. To give the students more confidence, we should break down a complicated task with many simple tasks.
A great book will have a detailed setting, allowing the reader to engage with the story on a higher level. The more detail, the better imaginative picture the reader can create.
Why is a setting of a story important?
If the reader doesn’t know where the story is taking place, they will get lost instantly. They only rely on your words to visualize the story you are trying to convey.
The setting is not only the place, but the time of actions. A great setting will allow the writer and the readers to structure events clearly. It can enhance the details of characters if written in greater detail. For example, a dark setting will portray a scary atmosphere, great for enhancing the feelings of a character!
Importance of Grammar
Each sentence is more than a pile of words that is jumbled up! The most important element of English language studies is grammar.
Grammar is the key to speaking English fluently and confidently when spoken correctly. Knowing the grammar concepts will help speakers avoid errors that can make their English sound strange to native speakers. Grammar shows diligence and an eye for detail.
Well spoken grammar doesn’t come naturally for second language speakers. For native speakers like myself, we have the benefits of learning the structures from a young age from listening. Learning grammar takes time and requires the student to practice it proactively to use it effectively. For young learners who are new to English, it is important that the teacher does the following;
- Be patient with the student. It won’t come naturally
- Explain the concept clearly and remind the student of how to use it effectively
- Always use the concept in an example, full sentences are best
- Be thorough with correction. Consistency is key
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