Grammar Translation Method

The grammar translation method focuses on:

• Constant review and drills of the target language

• Focuses on learning rules of the language and working with texts

• Translating from the L1 to the target language

• All of the above

One advantage to using the grammar translation method for acquiring a L2 is:

• Able to communicate with others of the language using this background knowledge

• Student has background information/ rules to help piece together grammatically and conversationally correct sentences.

• Creates conversation

• All of the above

Consider the following scenario when answering the question: Johnny is given a reading passage in his L1, Spanish. His teacher has him complete exercises where he translates to his target language. This scenario illustrates grammar translation.

• True

• False

In what content area is the grammar translation method more easily used?

• Mathematics

• Fine arts

• Science

• Reading/English Language Arts

A disadvantage to using the grammar translation method for language acquisition is:

• Students are able to learn languages easily

• Students are engaged and on task

• Not learner centered

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

True or false. ELL students taught using the grammar translation method primarily use their target language.

• True

• False

What types of classroom activities would a teacher use in the classroom if they were instructing according to the grammar translation method?

• Translation of reading passages to the target language

• Grammar drills

• Conjugation of verbs

• All of the above

True or false. The grammar translation method focuses on translation to dead languages such as latin.

• True

• False

The grammar translation method involves mostly spoken communication or listening comprehension

• True

• False

What is another name for the grammar translation method?

• The Prussian method

• The cognitive behavioral approach

• The TPR method

• None of the above