M&S 3.2 - Transformational-Generative and Functional Grammar

Transformational-Generative and Functional Grammar

Morphology and Syntax U3.2

Multiple Choice

This grammar approach accounts for the constructions of a language by linguistic transformations and phrase structures.

• Transformational-Generative Grammar

• Functional Grammar

Transformational-Generative Grammar

• Transformational Grammar: Formalizes the patterns of language using rules for phrase structures and their transformations.

• Generative Grammar: It is a grammar model that "generates" well-formed sentences of the language.

Take a look at these examples...

Open Ended

How would you explain Transformational-Generative Grammar from the previous image?

Multiple Choice

This grammar approach puts together the patterns of the laguage and the things you can do with them.

• Transformational-Generative Grammar

• Functional Grammar

Functional Grammar

• It is based on the relation between the structure of a language and the various functions that the language performs.

• Describing people and things, expressing time, reporting what people say and think.

Take a look at this Scope and Sequence extract...

Multiple Choice

Where in the Scope and Sequence can you find the function of the language being taught?

• Speaking

• Grammar

• Pronunciation/Listening

• Writing/Reading

• Interchange Activity

Poll

Which of these grammar approaches do you consider is currently used in your English classes?

• Transfromational-Generative Grammar

• Functional Grammar

Open Ended

How do you think all 4 grammar approaches (Prescriptive, Descriptive, Transformational-Generative, Functional) may intertwine in an English class?

Homework: Infographic 3

• Lexical-Functional Grammar

• Cognitive Grammar